Explore the grand Naples museum through a detailed guide that reveals its historic reorganization, prized collections, and gallery layout.
This edition presents a structured overview of the museum as it stands under the direction of Fiorelli, highlighting how the various donations and collections are classified, displayed, and interpreted for the public. You’ll discover what to expect in each gallery, from ancient marbles and bronzes to gold objects, cameos, portraits, and monumental murals. The book also outlines opening hours, holiday closures, and the building’s distribution across floors, rooms, and compartments, helping visitors plan a thoughtful, paced visit.
- Key collections highlighted: Farnese marbles, Siracusa gem collection, Palatina prints, tapestries, and the Regia Zecca coin cabinet.
- Detailed room-by-room guidance through murals, mosaics, statues, bronzes, and paintings representative of Pompeian and Herculaneum contexts.
- Insights into notable artifacts, including gold jewelry, cameos, and intricate accessories found in Pompeii and surrounding towns.
- Historical notes on the museum’s evolution, governance, and the people who shaped its display and interpretation.
La description est idéale pour les passionnés d’histoire, d’art antique et de musées qui veulent appréhender le musée national de Naples dans son ensemble et comprendre ce que voit le visiteur moderne.