- Paula Artal-Isbrand, Objects Conservator
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Thursday, March 29, 2018
EXTENDED! Jeppson Idea Lab — Master Vases from Ancient Greece
Co-curator Amanda Reiterman and I are delighted to inform our visitors that this multi-media exhibition was extended. Open since the fall of 2016, this show has been used extensively for teaching classics and archaeology by professors of local universities and colleges. Several classes were even designed and scheduled around this exhibition.
Come visit and find out about the exciting discoveries that were made during conservation of these vases. Used for storing wine and perfumed oils these vessels were fully disassembled and reassembled from dozens of fragments. Watch a video that takes you into WAM’s conservation lab and, on an interactive iPad, learn about the fascinating story of these exquisite pots made over 2000 years ago. The show will remain open until further notice.
- Paula Artal-Isbrand, Objects Conservator
- Paula Artal-Isbrand, Objects Conservator
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