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Byzantine Art: Museums
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The Harvard University Art Museums are distinguished by the range and depth of their collections, their groundbreaking exhibitions, and the original research of their staff. As an integral part of the Harvard community, the three art museums serve as a resource for all students, adding a special dimension to their areas of study. The public is welcome to experience the collections and exhibitions as well as to enjoy lectures, symposia, and other programs.
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Byzantine palace furniture can still be seen in museums today. The throne of Queen Marie, for example, is skillfully turned and richly carved. The back is inlaid with silver embossed in an intricate design. Palace furniture included heavy, carved and pillared chairs, tables with inlaid worktops, cabinets and storage chests.
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Exhibit catalogs will be available in March 2003; persons interested in reserving copies may contact the Sale Department of Harvard University Art Museum at 32 Quincy St., Cambridge, MA 02138, tel. 617-495-8286. The catalog, by Dr. Kalavrezou, with contributions and introductory essays by leading Byzantinists, will run 272pp, including 150 black-and-white photos and colorplates, and cost $40.00, not including shipping charges.
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