Saving Antiquities for Everyone-SAFE Tours with Senta German


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Senta German

Senta German, whose fields of specialty are the Greek Bronze and Iron Ages, has over 10 years of excavation experience in Greece, Israel, the American East Coast and Alaska. She recently authored Performance, Power and the Art of the Aegean Bronze Age which was published in 2005.

Dr. German will guide a group through the new Greek and Roman Galleries—a major new addition to the public spaces of Manhattan, as Michael Kimmelman of the New York Times reported. This tour of Hellenistic, Etruscan, and Roman objects in the newly reconstructed and reinstalled galleries will include the "centerpiece of the new installation"—the Leon Levy and Shelby White Court, named after the preemiment New York collectors of antiquities.

Dr. German will discuss the importance of the collections as well as shifting attitudes toward the display and valuation of antiquities exemplified in these galleries. Presented in a style which is largely current with contemporary trends in museum display, these new galleries also reflect an interest in showing the collections in an increasing "decorative" vein. The meaning and motivation behind this practice will be explored within the context of the politics of contemporary antiquities collection.

Past tours

Sunday Apr.09.06, Metropolitan Museum of Art 3:00 PM

Saturday Sep.29.07, Metropolitan Museum of Art 12:00 PM

Friday Dec.07.07, Metropolitan Museum of Art 1:00 PM

“Excellent tour – especially to have a discussion right in front of the objects.”

Lindsay Bleier, MA

SAFE Tours are $40, $10 for students with valid ID INCLUDING group admission* to the museum.

We welcome members of the press. The Museum charges $16 for adult group admission. Space is limited, please email us to inquire about availability.

*Group admission fees to the Metropolitan Museum of Art are charged by the museum to all tour attendees, including members of the museum and the press. Questions about group admission fees should be directed to the museum: 212-570-3711

Please specify the time and date of the tour you wish to reserve.

Please show your student ID when you join the group.

Senta German at the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Chetra Kotzas

You may also reserve by mail:

SAFE
123 Town Square Place
Number 151
Jersey City, NJ 07310
USA

Note: Your reservation will be secured when payment is received.