Tyrolean State Museums (Paperback)

Dr Peter Assmann

ISBN 10: 1785513664 / ISBN 13: 9781785513664

Published by Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd, London, 2021

About this Item

Paperback. The Tyrolean State Museums, Innsbruck, Austria, hold a treasure-trove of over 5 million objects and offer an extensive, interdisciplinary program of exhibitions and events to introduce new audiences to the region and to explore the links between past and present.The core of the collection, the Ferdinandeum, is a sprawling art and culture complex that has continued to thrive since it was founded in 1823. Named after Archduke Ferdinand, it is the third oldest national Museum of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Inside, visitors can explore the Tyrols past, present and future through archeological, historical, scientific, cultural, music and art exhibits that help define the Tyrols place in the world.Thirty-seven significant objects were selected for this guide in order to highlight the wide range and complexity of the collections.Uncover the secrets of the Tyrolean at this world-class institution, which showcases the unique stories, events and characters that have helped shape the Tyrols history. Uncover the secrets of the Tyrolean at this world-class institution, which showcases the unique stories, events and characters that have helped shape the Tyrols history. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Tyrolean State Museums (Paperback)
• Publisher: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1785513664
• ISBN 13: 9781785513664
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Uncover the secrets of the Tyrolean at this world-class institution, which showcases the unique stories, events and characters that have helped shape the Tyrol’s history. The Tyrolean State Museums, Innsbruck, Austria, hold a treasure-trove of over 5 million objects and offer an extensive, interdisciplinary program of exhibitions and events to introduce new audiences to the region and to explore the links between past and present.The core of the collection, the Ferdinandeum, is a sprawling art and culture complex that has continued to thrive since it was founded in 1823. Named after Archduke Ferdinand, it is the third oldest national Museum of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Inside, visitors can explore the Tyrol’s past, present and future through archeological, historical, scientific, cultural, music and art exhibits that help define the Tyrol’s place in the world.Thirty-seven significant objects were selected for this guide in order to highlight the wide range and complexity of the collections.Uncover the secrets of the Tyrolean at this world-class institution, which showcases the unique stories, events and characters that have helped shape the Tyrol’s history.

About the Author

Peter Assmann has been Director of the Tyrolean State Museum in Innsbruck, Austria, since 2019. He was previously Director of the Palazzo Ducale in Mantua, Italy, and Director of the Oberösterreichischen Landesmuseen in Linz, Austria.