Unconventional Privat Tour of the Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum):"Masterpieces and Beauties. A Museum Tour Focused on Beauty"
Description
In this art tour we will go through the collections of one of the most influential museums in the world and detail selected works by Titian, Rubens, Raphael, Velázquez, Belini, as well as look at the codes of beauty depicted in ancient Greek sculpture. This tour is suitable for those who are interested in the topic of human beauty and want to experience the collection in an unconventional and engaging way. Before the tour begins, I will offer you tests so that you can record your intuitive perceptions of beauty. Some of these tests are used by scientists to reveal the evolutionary assumptions of attractiveness. Afterwards, we'll go through the collections of one of the world's finest art museums to examine together images of goddesses and courtesans, historical figures and mythical heroines. Themes & Artworks: • Titian's "Diana and Сalypso" will give us some insight into the secret of the attraction of the little foot. • Tintoretto's "Susanna in the Bath" will tell us the basic principle of attraction for the flawless skin. • Peter Paul Rubens' "The Little Fur Coat" will comment on her attitude to the Body Positivity movement. • Ancient Egyptian sarcophagi will explain the popularity of push-up bras. • We'll look at the rules of the golden ratio in Greek sculpture, Dutch painting and in plastic surgery. On this tour of the Kunsthistorisches Museum, we will not only explore masterpieces of art, we will discuss the question of whether female and male attractiveness is purely a matter of taste or whether our ideas of beauty have an evolutionary basis. And we will also find examples where fashion and the pursuit of status have played a major role.
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The sumptuous Vienna Art History Museum (Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien) stands alongside the Louvre, Hermitage, and the British Museum as one of the greatest collections of art in the world. You find here painting by Brueghel, Velasquez, Holbein, Dürer, Giorgione, Cranach, Raphael, Rembrandt, Rubens, Titian, as well as collections of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman art. Moreover, a quarter of the exhibition space of the museum is occupied by the Cabinets of curiosities. We will visit all collections during this themed art tour. We will look at the social and cultural messages that these great works of art convey. This tour will especially suit those who prefer to take a close look at the works of art and is open to new interpretations of the Old Masters.
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Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Wheelchair accessible
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infant seats unavailable
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Reviews(2)
Highly recommend this private tour of the museum - made our experience so much more enjoyable to look at specific works on a deeper level
Dear Angela, Thank you for your kind words! I really enjoyed our 'Unconventional' tour. Exploring the different layers of beauty as a family is such a special experience, and I’m so happy that you were all able to connect with the art on a deeper level. It was an honour to be your guide! Best regards, Julia
