Evergreen Exhibitions no http://www.evergreenexhibitions.com/en/rss Evergreen Exhibitions http://www.evergreenexhibitions.com/tresources/en/images/icons/tendenci34x15.gif http://www.evergreenexhibitions.com Copyright 2010 Evergreen Exhibitions Tendenci Association Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@evergreenexhibitions.com Sun, 01 Aug 2010 06:23:02 GMT Release http://www.evergreenexhibitions.com/en/rel/8/ ST. LOUIS, March 23, 2010 - One of the largest collections of art, documents and historically significant objects from the Vatican ever to tour North America is coming to the Missouri History Museum in St. Louis for a limited engagement beginning May 15, 2010. “Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art” will present unique objects illustrating the Vatican’s impact on history and culture through 2,000 years. Approximately 170 objects will be presented in galleries and recreated environments that enhance the visitor’s understanding of their historical and artistic significance. Items in the collection – which include mosaics; frescoes; paintings by Renaissance masters; works by well-known sculptors; intricately embroidered silk vestments; precious objects from the Papal Mass; uniforms of the Papal Swiss Guard; historical maps and documents and relics – are on loan from The Reverenda Fabbrica of Saint Peter, the Basilica of Saint Paul... http://www.evergreenexhibitions.com/en/rel/8/ noemail@evergreenexhibitions.com Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:00:00 GMT