  Suicide of Ajas, Attic lekythos by the Louvre-painter c. 460 BC © Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig  Golden chalice Alaca Hüyük, 2500-2000 BC © Museum of Anatolian Civilization, Ankara  Minoan clay jug Troia V, 1750 BC © Troia-Projekt der Universität Tübingen  Golden earrings Troia II, 2400 BC © Archeological Museum, Istanbul |
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Troy – Dream and
Reality 16 November 2001 - 1 April 2002 (extra time)
In the 8th century B.C. the poet Homer created the 'Iliad' and 'Odyssey' grand epics, marking the beginning of Western literature. Ever since then, Troy has characterized more than just a city of antiquity in Asia Minor. As a legend it has captured people's imagination for over centuries and continues to be referred to by artists, poets and writers, even today. In 1998, Troy was included in UNESCO's list of World Cultural Heritage Sites. For the first time an exhibition has been dedicated to presenting this exciting theme comprehensively. Placed within a dynamic relationship between dream and reality, the exhibition provides the visitor with the opportunity to explore a many-faceted and fascinating view of Troy. Homer and his Iliad, Troy and the Trojan War as well as the treatment of this theme by authors, poets and artists of antiquity, the middle ages as well as modernity represent the dream vision of Troy. This is contrasted by its real prehistoric geographic position as a city built on a hill situated in the Dardanelles, and as it has become presented to us through archaeological evidence produced by Heinrich Schliemann and the up-to-date research undertaken by the international archaeological team lead by Manfred Korfmann since 1988. Today, the research on the city of Troy is not concerned with the romantic vision of discovering the true site of the Trojan War. It is about determining the strategic importance of the city's location at the strait between the Aegean and the Sea of Marmara and its relevance in the Hittite-Mycenaean world of the 2nd Century B.C. In this exhibition the Iliad's world of Gods and Heroes will come alive through precious original manuscripts, written records and depictions on antique ceramics and sculptures. Medieval manuscripts, paintings of the modern age, prints and applied art objects show that the fascination with this theme has remained unbroken throughout history and art history, enjoying further popularity in modern advertising and caricature. The archaeological section presents unique finds which have never been seen before outside of Turkey: a man-sized storage vessel, fine tableware used by the nobility as well as precious jewelry and weapons, among other things. The exhibition, which has been on view in Stuttgart and Braunschweig, has been augmented by a few highlights for its presentation in Bonn, which includes the replicas of Priamos' 'treasure' discovered by Heinrich Schliemann. A particular attraction is a new large-formatted  computer
reconstruction of Troy I-IX produced by ART+COM, Berlin and sponsored
by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. This interactive
projection brings the city's various historical phases and landscape to
life in real time and integrates various exhibits on display. The exhibition is accompanied by a comprehensive book - including color illustrations - which is available for DM 49,- € 25,- as well as an exhibition guide for DM 15,- / € 7,50. In addition, a brochure explaining the exhibition 'Troy - Compact Knowledge. The most recent research results on the relationship between Troy and the Hittites will be presented in the exhibition " The People of a 1,000 Gods - The Hittites", which will be on view from 18th January to 28th April 2002, for a time also parallel to the exhibition on Troy. Trojan Elegies. Accompanying Program to the Exhibition. In January and February 2002 scholarly lectures, literary readings, musical stagings and a historical film will treat selected aspects regarding Troy's reality and world of concepts. In cooperation with the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft DFG, a one-day symposium will be held on 'German Archaeology in Foreign Countries - Foreign Cultural Policy and Promotion of Science". The actual dates and contents of all accompanying program events are published in a separate program brochure, which also contains the workshop program for children, youths and adults as well as school classes. The exhibition has been organized in cooperation with the Archäologisches Landesmuseum Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart, the Troia-Projekt des Instituts für Ur- und Frühgeschichte und Archäologie des Mittelalters at the Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen, the Braunschweigisches Landesmuseum, the Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum, Kunstmuseum des Landes Niedersachsen, Braunschweig, the City of Braunschweig and the Art and Exhibition Hall of the Federal Republic of Germany, Bonn. The exhibition is under the auspices of the Turkish President H.E. Ahmet Necder Sezer and the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Johannes Rau. It has been generously supported by the T.C. Ministry of Culture - General Management of Antiquities and Museums, Ankara
 Archäologisches Landesmuseum Baden-Württemberg Troia-Projekt der Universität Tübingen Braunschweigisches Landesmuseum Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum Braunschweig Stadt Braunschweig Kunst- und Ausstellungshalle, Bonn Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Dr. Manfred Korfmann University of Tübingen  accompanying website to the exhibition (external) "Projekt Troia" - Uni Tuebingen Archäologisches Landesmuseum Baden-Württemberg Braunschweigisches Landesmuseum Herzog Anton Ulrich-Museum Braunschweig Heinrich-Schliemann-Museum Ankershagen Vaybee.com - German-Turkey Internet Portal Damals: german historical magazine  Susanne
Kleine, project manager Press:
Maja Majer-Wallat, Press Officer guided
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