Vienna in Stockbridge
dal 24/7/2002 al 2/9/2002
Segnalato da
24/7/2002
Vienna in Stockbridge
The Norman Rockwell Museum, Stockbridge
Held in conjunction with the Museum's Zwerger exhibition, 'Land of Oz'. Since bursting onto the scene in 1977, Zwerger has become one of the preeminent illustrators of classic childrens fiction.
Held in
conjunction with the Museums Zwerger exhibition.
For centuries, Vienna has served as both an inspiration and a breeding ground
for some of the art worlds most noteworthy talents.
Today, the romantic citys cultural legacy continues to invoke such virtuosos
as renowned Viennese illustrator Lisbeth Zwerger. Since
bursting onto the scene in 1977, Zwerger has become one of the preeminent
illustrators of classic childrens fiction. Her interpretations of
Noahs Ark, The Wizard of Oz, The Gift of the Magi, and the works of Hans
Christian Andersen combine delicate washes of watercolor
with remarkable depth and detail. These jewel-like paintings have brought
Zwerger international acclaim as well as numerous awards,
book-fair prizes, and recognitions of excellence.
The artist, whose recent
adaptation of Alice in Wonderland received a similarly warm
welcome, is the focus of a special exhibition, Lisbeth Zwerger's Land of Oz,
featuring illustrations for L. Frank Baum's Wizard of Oz at
the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, on view from June 29 through
September 2, 2002.
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On July 25
* At 1:00pm, the fun-filled day will kick off with a fascinating talk on the
illustrators work, presented by Syracuse University Professor
Murray Tinkleman, whose illustrations have appeared in The New York Times and
The Saturday Evening Post.
* At 2:30pm, the hills of the Austrian Alps are alive with The Sound of Music!
Rosemarie von Trapp, of the famous Trapp Family
Singers, will lead a sing-along of beloved songs from Rodgers and
Hammersteins classic and will offer a multimedia presentation of the
Trapp familys adventures, including their famous walk over the Alps.
* And at 4:00pm, Alpenland Taenzer, an Austrian dance troupe from Connecticut,
will demonstrate "slapdancing" and other traditional
Austrian dances.
All July 25 events are free with admission to the Norman Rockwell Museum.
in the picture : 'covardy lion', from the book ' the Wizard of OZ '
Set on a picturesque 36-acre estate in the artists hometown, the Museum holds
the worlds largest and most significant collection of
original Rockwell art and features his Stockbridge studio.
As a center devoted
to the art of illustration, the Museum also exhibits the
works of contemporary and past masters.
Open daily. Kids free.
The Norman Rockwell Museum at Stockbridge
PO Box 308, Route 183, Stockbridge, MA 01262
Phone: (413) 298-4100, ext. 220
Fax: (413) 298-4142