The 'Vivir en Roma VIII: Lo que las piezas nos cuentan' conference series offers a deep dive into Roman life. It explores the significant Visigothic Collection, featuring Christian epigraphy and liturgical sculpture. Museum experts and external researchers collaborate to present archaeological documents, illuminating daily life in history through these fascinating pieces.
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This conference series, 'Vivir en Roma VIII. Lo que las piezas nos cuentan,' delves into the Visigothic collection of the National Museum of Roman Art. It explores Christian epigraphy, liturgical sculpture, and shields, offering insights into daily life through archaeological documents presented by museum staff and external researchers.
The conference series 'Vivir en Roma VIII. Lo que las piezas nos cuentan' continues its exploration of Roman life, this time focusing on the Visigothic Collection housed at the church of Santa Clara. This collection is notable for its Christian epigraphy, a significant collection of liturgical and architectural sculpture, and shields. The series begins with an overview of the Visigothic collection, followed by detailed discussions on representative pieces, such as the Visigothic niche from Mérida. Designed with the philosophy of combining the expertise of the MNAR technical team with that of researchers from other institutions, the cycle aims to deepen understanding of archaeological documents that shed light on daily life in history. The lectures are scheduled from September 26 to October 24, 2019.
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