The Met's Greek and Roman Galleries (2)馃専
Roman Reliefs, Mythical Scenes, and the Tranquil Pose of Sleeping Eros 馃専 馃摎The mythological scenes depicted in Roman reliefs, the elegant proportions of fragmented stone statues, and the serene posture of the Sleeping Eros鈥攅ach piece narrates the ultimate expression of classical art in terms of the human form, mythology, and emotion. There's also the Roman sarcophagus adorned with intricate reliefs, which etches the luxury of aristocratic burials and mythological narratives into the stone. 馃尶 Most of these treasures were assembled in the museum through acquisitions from antique dealers and private donations. 馃摎From archaeological sites along the Mediterranean coast to the exhibition halls in New York, they have crossed oceans to become a concentrated display of Western classical art. Strolling through the galleries is like flipping through a live album of Western art history鈥攆rom the idealized aesthetics of ancient Greece to the realistic innovations of Rome. All subsequent Western art can trace its roots here. 馃寚 馃搷Tips for Your Visit: It's recommended to allocate 2-3 hours to explore at a leisurely pace. 馃摎The labels on each exhibit are filled with fascinating historical details. 馃摎 #MetropolitanMuseumOfArt #GreekAndRomanGalleries 馃専馃専
