The mysteries and culture of Tiwanaku
dal 15/10/2004 al 23/1/2005
Segnalato da
15/10/2004
The mysteries and culture of Tiwanaku
Denver Art Museum, Denver
The first comprehensive art exhibition ever to focus on the Tiwanaku civilization, it is comprised of well-preserved textiles, finely crafted ceramics, works of gold and silver, delicately carved wood objects and detailed stone sculptures
Opening October 16
For a thousand years the Tiwanaku ruled the Andes ... then they disappeared. Mystery and culture connect in Tiwanaku.
The first comprehensive art exhibition ever to focus on the Tiwanaku civilization, it is comprised of well-preserved textiles, finely crafted ceramics, works of gold and silver, delicately carved wood objects and detailed stone sculptures that come from both public and private collections in Europe and North and South America.
The beauty and cultural significance of these artworks provide a detailed and complete picture of elite life in Tiwanaku approximately 400 years prior to the Inca Empire.
Thematically arranged, the six-gallery exhibition examines the cultural fabric of this civilization, from rulers and rituals to the spirit world and Tiwanaku's cultural precursors and contemporary rivals, known as the Wari.
Visitors will have the opportunity to view a short video that will introduce them to the Tiwanaku civilization.
Tickets for the special exhibition, which include general Museum admission, will be issued for a specific day and are non-refundable. Ticket prices are $8.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors and students with ID, $4.50 for youth 13-18, and members and youth 12 and younger are free. Tickets can be purchased at the Museum starting October 9, 2004. Guided tours are also available for Tiwanaku each Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 p.m., through January 23, 2005. Each Saturday, a guided tour of the exhibition in Spanish begins at 1 p.m. Tours are 45 minutes long and are included in the purchase of an exhibition ticket.
Group sales are available for groups of 10 or more individuals. They will receive a discounted rate plus one free ticket for special exhibitions or general admissions. Reservations must be made two weeks prior to arrival. Call 720-865-5170 for information or reservations.
Handicap accessible entrances are located on 14th Avenue and through Acoma Plaza in addition to wheelchair accessible elevators, restrooms, and drinking fountains at the Denver Art Museum. Place free wheelchair reservations by calling in advance, or request one upon arrival.
American Sign Language Interpreters are available for all tours, classes, and lectures with prior notice. Please call one week in advance for special assistance: 720-865-5170 or TDD/TTY 720-865-5003.
The Denver Art Museum is located in downtown Denver between Broadway and Bannock on 13th Avenue.
The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday until 9 p.m.; Sunday noon to 5 p.m.; closed Mondays and most major holidays. Special pricing may apply to featured exhibitions, such as Tiwanaku. General Museum admission is free for children 12 and under and Museum members, $6 for seniors 65+, students 13 and older and college students with I.D., $8 for adults. General admission is free for Colorado residents every Saturday, thanks to the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). The Cultural Complex Garage is open; enter off 12th Ave. between Broadway and Acoma. For more information, call 720-865-5000.
For information in Spanish, call 720-913-0169. Additional parking lots and meter parking surround the Museum. Or take the bus: call RTD at 303-299-6000 for more information. Adaptive and interpretive services are available with one week's notice by calling 720-865-5170; TTY 720-865-5003.
Denver Art Museum, Denver, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway