The University of Göttingen is showcasing the timeless beauty of ancient art through its extensive collection of plaster casts and a new special exhibition focusing on bronze sculptures. The university's historic plaster cast collection houses approximately 2,000 casts of ancient sculptures, representing one of the most significant academic collections of its kind in Germany.
The plaster cast collection at the University of Göttingen has been preserving ancient artistic heritage for over 260 years, making it one of the oldest and most established collections in the academic world. These carefully crafted reproductions provide students, researchers, and visitors with direct access to masterpieces of ancient sculpture that would otherwise be scattered across museums and archaeological sites around the world.
A new special exhibition is now highlighting the ancient art of bronze sculpture, offering visitors an in-depth look at this sophisticated artistic technique that flourished in antiquity. The exhibition demonstrates how bronze working represented one of the most advanced forms of artistic expression in the ancient world, requiring exceptional skill and technical knowledge from craftsmen.
The combination of the permanent plaster cast collection and the new bronze sculpture exhibition creates a comprehensive educational experience that brings ancient art to life for contemporary audiences. This initiative reflects the University of Göttingen's commitment to making classical antiquity accessible and relevant to modern scholars and the general public alike.
