On a recent visit to the Michael C. Carlos Museum, I snapped several photos of busts in the Greek & Roman gallery, my favorite gallery in this remarkable museum.
Having lived in Greece for more than two years, these are quite special to me. I wish I could describe the feeling of standing at the Acropolis or the Ancient Agora or the 1896 Olympic Stadium, even. It's every bit being in another time.
Enjoy these busts and be sure to visit the Carlos Museum...it truly is an Atlanta treasure!
Tiberius was the second Roman Emperor.
"Portrait of a Bearded Man", late 2nd Century A.D. I love this piece...everything about it is beyond masterful. It's unfair to compare this kind of art to today's art, but it's still difficult not to. Granted, not every Mediterranean home had one of these in their living room, but...
I've seen some of these so many times that I forget who they are...and truthfully, the Museum has so many artifacts, it'd be impossible to know all of them, without a catalog!
Michael C. Carlos Museum
During the time of the carving of this bust/statue, a ribbon around the head was indicative of having won games.
This bust of a priestess is absolutely exquisite!
This piece is Roman, second half of the 1st Century.
Another exquisite bust, this one of Nike. This piece is Roman, but a copy of a Greek statue.
If you're visiting Atlanta for the first time, I highly recommend you visit the Michael C. Carlos Museum...although it receives a share of advertising, it's still an under-visited museum (from what I've observed), which should not be the case. This place is phenomenal!
There's a lot more to see and do near Emory University, where The Carlos is located. Enjoy exploring that part of our fair City.
Having lived in Greece for more than two years, these are quite special to me. I wish I could describe the feeling of standing at the Acropolis or the Ancient Agora or the 1896 Olympic Stadium, even. It's every bit being in another time.
Enjoy these busts and be sure to visit the Carlos Museum...it truly is an Atlanta treasure!
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| Tiberius, Michael C. Carlos Museum |
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| "Portrait of a Bearded Man", Carlos Museum |
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| Michael C. Carlos Museum |
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| Michael C. Carlos Museum |
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| "Head of the Diadoumenos", Carlos Museum |
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| A Priestess, Michael C. Carlos Museum |
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| "Portrait of a Woman", Carlos Museum |
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| "Head of Nike", Carlos Museum |
If you're visiting Atlanta for the first time, I highly recommend you visit the Michael C. Carlos Museum...although it receives a share of advertising, it's still an under-visited museum (from what I've observed), which should not be the case. This place is phenomenal!
There's a lot more to see and do near Emory University, where The Carlos is located. Enjoy exploring that part of our fair City.
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