Events

Apocalypse: From Dürer to Redon

23 October 2010 - 5 December 2010

The Apocalypse of St. John from the New Testament's Book of Revelations is a theme that has often been depicted in the history of European art. The public's image of this theme was perhaps most clearly defined by Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528), in his series of woodcut prints on the “Apocalypse” (1497-98/1511). The series includes some of the most famous woodcuts in the history of printmaking.

"Apocalypse: From Dürer to Redon" focuses on the iconographical history of the Apocalypse of St. John from the later middle ages to the 19th century, featuring Dürer's series of woodprints as well as pieces from the French artist Odilon Redon (1840-1916).

The woodprints from Dürer’s Apocalypse series come mainly from the collection of National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. These prints are exceptionally well preserved. In this exhibition, people will not only be able to see the historical development of apocalyptic imagery, but they will also have a rare chance in Japan to see these treasures from NGV's amazing collection.

Images: © National Gallery of Victoria, Felton Bequest, 1956 / 1923 / © National Museum of Western Art

Art Exhibition
Date	23 October 2010 - 5 December 2010 Closed Mondays
	10:00 - 17:00
Venue	The University Art Museum, Tokyo University of the Arts 12-8 Ueno-koen, Taito-ku, Tokyo 110-8714 Phone: 050-5525-2435 Website: http://www.geidai.ac.jp/museum
Admission	Adults 400 yen Students 250 yen
Enquiries	Phone: 050-5525-2435 Website: http://www.geidai.ac.jp/museum/