The "Fabrics and Symbols" exhibition invites visitors to explore the universal use of signs and symbols in textiles. It questions whether these representations are merely decorative or form a deeper symbolic language, examining their recurrence in various objects and cultures. This display showcases a collection of historical textiles from the museum's archives.
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This exhibition, 'Fabrics and Symbols, Symbols and Fabrics,' explores the universal use of signs and symbols in textiles across different cultures. It questions whether these representations are merely decorative or part of a broader symbolic language, examining their recurrence in various objects and cultures.
The exhibition 'Fabrics and Symbols, Symbols and Fabrics: The Language of Textiles in Different Cultures' delves into the pervasive use of signs and symbols in textiles, a common practice across nearly all human cultures. It investigates whether these representations are purely decorative or if they form an integral part of a symbolic universe. The display poses questions about the shared meanings of symbols, their repetition in other objects like weapons and jewelry, and their consistent interpretation across different societies. To address these inquiries, the exhibition presents a collection of textiles from the museum's own archives, displayed in the newly renovated 'Anthropology (in)visible' showcase, which serves as the centerpiece of the museum's welcoming area.
Entry is combined with the permanent exhibition. The exhibition is located in the new welcome area, which visitors can access upon entering the museum.
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