Tuesday, November 12, 2024

NAPLES SURPRISED ME! The National Archaeological Museum in Naples surprised me in two ways. The collection is splendid, first of all. And it’s a modern, happening place programmed with enough events to fill a nearly 300-page, well-done annual report. Everything in the museum, display-wise, is well done. Interpretation is minimal, which is fine. Italians believe in sheer beauty and aesthetics. “When in doubt, look it up” is their pedagogy. A Pompeiian Cult, Caravaggio’s Seven Works of Mercy, and Bronzes Galore in Naples | National Review




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