Tyrolean State Museums: Director's Choice - Softcover

Dr Peter Assmann

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1785513664 ISBN 13: 9781785513664

Publisher: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers, 2021

Synopsis

• Uncover the secrets of the Tyrolean
• An extensive, interdisciplinary program of exhibitions and events to introduce new audiences to the region and to explore the links between past and present
• Thirty-seven significant objects selected to highlight the wide range and complexity of the collections

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.

Thiry-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 this title

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Scala Arts & Heritage Publishers
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1785513664
• ISBN 13: 9781785513664
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80