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Widely Acclaimed Vatican Splendors Exhibition To Be On View At Museum Of Art | Fort Lauderdale From Jan. 29 - April 24, 2011

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Presented by Holy Cross Hospital in Association with PNC Bank and AutoNation; Group and Single Tickets Now Available WHAT: Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art, one of the largest collections of art, documents and historically significant objects from the Vatican to ever tour North America, will be on view at the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University, from Jan. 29-April 24, 2011. Group tickets (for groups of 15 or more) and single tickets are now available for purchase. The renowned exhibition is presented by Holy Cross Hospital, in association with PNC Bank and AutoNation. Vatican Splendors illustrates the evolution of the Catholic Church and its papacy beginning with Saint Peter, with special emphasis on art and historical objects reflecting significant events and periods relating to Christianity. The exhibition includes nearly 200 objects, many of which have never been on public view. It features spectacular...

Exhibition Gallery Layout and Artistic Highlights

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art features nearly 200 works of art and historically significant objects, many of which have never left the Vatican. Every object in the exhibition tells its own story, together forming a great mosaic of the history of the Church and its impact on western civilization's art, history and culture. The collections are organized to provide a window to the Vatican's role in the world, with objects marking events throughout 2,000 years of history and tradition. The exhibit experience is designed to take guests on a journey through the ages of artistic expression and religious iconography. The Vatican has played a central role in creating and preserving Western art and the exhibition includes major works created specifically for the Church. Throughout the centuries, popes have commissioned and collected works from world-renowned artists and have also been the subject of...

Vatican Splendors is coming to the Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale Major Exhibition on View January 29 April 24, 2011

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 23:00:00 GMT

Tickets now on sale at the Museum Box Office and online at ticketmaster.com as well as by phone at 1-877-2VATICAN (1-877-282-8422) Exhibition presented by Holy Cross Hospital in association with PNC Bank and AutoNation Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - One of the largest collections of art, documents and historically significant objects from the Vatican ever to tour North America arrives at the Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale - Nova Southeastern University in January 2011. In making the announcement, Irvin Lippman, the Museum's Executive Director, said, This exhibition provides residents and visitors to South Florida a singular opportunity to view an enormously important artistic and historic collection that literally opens a window onto the development of Catholic Church, its contributions to the political and cultural life of the western world, and depictions of faith and art. Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art presents spectacular paintings...

Spokespersons

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Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art EXHIBITION CURATOR Monsignor Roberto Zagnoli is an Italian priest from Ravenna who has worked at the Vatican for fifteen years as Director of the Ethnological Department of the Vatican Museums. As Curator of the exhibition, Msgr. Zagnoli carefully selected objects from the participating Vatican agencies and organized them to tell the 2000-year history covered by the exhibition and commemorated in the exhibition guide book he co-wrote. Monsignor Zagnoli teaches Communications at the Papal University of Santa Croce in Rome. He is also the secretary of Cardinal Ersilio Tonini. Msgr. Zagnoli is the author of The Painted Word, a new series of books published by the Vatican Museums and Il Sole 24 Ore. The books explore the biblical passages that inspired the famous frescoes in the Sistine Chapel. CONSULTANTS TO THE EXHIBITION Brother Charles Hilken, F.S.C., M.S.L., Ph. D., is professor and chair of...

Photo Descriptions

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art Object Photos (Object photos credit: © Città del Vaticano unless otherwise noted) Reliquary of Saint Peter and Saint Paul Gold and silver metal Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, Vatican City State Cast of Pietà from Saint Peter's Basilica Michelangelo Buonarroti Cast 1975 from 1930 copy from original 1499 Plaster, marble powder Private Collection, Vatican City State The Holy Family with Two Angels Bologna, Italy 16th century Oil on canvas Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, Vatican City State Peter Saved from the Water School of Giuseppe Ghezzi 1715 - 1725 Oil on canvas Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, Vatican City State Madonna del Sassoferrato Giovanni Battista Salvi (known as il Sassoferrato) (1605 - 1685) 17th century Oil on copper Private Collection, Vatican City...

Photo Sheet

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art Object Photos (Object photos credit: © Città del Vaticano unless otherwise noted) Reliquary of Saint Peter and Saint Paul Cast of Pietà from Saint Peter's Basilica The Holy Family with Two Angels Peter Saved from the Water Madonna del Sassoferrato Statue of Saint Paul Two Angels (one of two) Original and Unique Plaster fragment cast of the red wall in the Vatican Scavi, with grafitto Petros eni (Peter is here) Portrait of a Cherub Original and Unique Cast of a Lid Portion of a Sarcophagus of the 4th Century Reused for the Pius VI (1775 - 1779) Burial: Adoration of the Magi Chalice of Pope John Paul II Bust of Pope John Paul II Bust of an Angel Votive Plaque from the Tomb of Saint Peter Caliper of Michelangelo Buonarroti Cathedra of Saint Peter Halberdier, Half-dress Exhibit Photos ...

Associate Sponsor - PNC Bank

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Mr. Craig Grant, President for Florida With more than $260 billion in assets, PNC is one of the largest financial services companies in the country. PNC is a diversified financial institution, which includes a regional banking franchise operating primarily in 15 states and the District of Columbia, specialized financial businesses serving companies and government entities, and leading asset management and fund processing businesses. We want our clients to think of us as a true partner -- one that can help not only to make banking easier and more convenient, but also to make it easier to achieve even the most challenging financial goals. Our advisors bring financial savvy, local knowledge and truly personal service to all of our banking relationships. And with a long tradition of local support -- from education and the arts to economic development -- we're committed to the success of the communities we serve. Business Overview PNC offers a wide range of...

Presenting Sponsor - Holy Cross Hospital

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 17:00:00 GMT

Dr. Patrick Taylor, President and CEO Holy Cross Hospital in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is a full-service, non-profit Catholic hospital, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and a member of Catholic Health East. Since 1955, the 571-bed hospital has offered progressive services and programs to meet the evolving healthcare needs of South Florida. Today, Holy Cross has more than 600 physicians on staff representing more than 40 specialties and more than 2,800 Associates. The hospital is fully accredited by the independent Joint Commission, and its medical team has earned a reputation for excellence unsurpassed in the community. The Holy Cross mission is to serve the healthcare needs of persons of all faiths and cultures by providing quality health care with Christ-like compassion. More information is available at www.holy-cross.com. Holy Cross offers: The Michael and Dianne Bienes Comprehensive Cancer Center The Jim Moran Heart and Vascular Center and Jim Moran...

Lending Institutions

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art Many of the works and documents exhibited in Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art have never been on public display or previously left the Vatican. Therefore, this exhibition has provided an occasion for undertaking a careful restoration and conservation process that will preserve these objects for future generations. The following institutions, and private collections, have lent the objects for this exhibition, one of the largest collections from the Vatican ever to tour North America: Apostolic Floreria - The office in charge of staging and decorations for papal celebrations and audiences. Basilica of Saint Mary Major - This Basilica is the largest church in Rome dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Among the Patriarchal Basilicas of Rome, Saint Mary Major is the only one to have kept its original structure. Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls - This Basilica was founded...

Associate Sponsor - AutoNation

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Mr. Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

AutoNation Inc., headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, is America’s largest automotive retailer.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art What is the Vatican? The Vatican is an independent state located inside the city of Rome covering an area of .17 square miles. It is the home of Pope Benedict XVI, the current head of the Catholic Church worldwide. The Roman Pontiff, who resides at the Vatican, as the successor of Peter, is the perpetual and visible principle and foundation of unity of both the bishops and of the faithful. About one billion people worldwide profess the Catholic faith. Who lives there? In addition to the pope, there are 400 residents including the Swiss Guard. How long has Vatican City State existed? While many of the properties were built centuries ago (during the existence of the Papal States, ended in 1870), including the Sistine Chapel and Saint Peter's Basilica, the Vatican only became a state in 1929 when the Lateran Treaty recognized the sovereign independence of Vatican City. What constitutes...

Exhibition Glossary

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 16:00:00 GMT

Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art Alb A white linen vestment with close fitting sleeves, reaching nearly to the ground and secured round the waist by a girdle (cincture). Antependium A hanging suspended over and in front of the altar. Apse The semicircular or polygonal termination to the choir or aisles of a church. Baldachin A dome-like canopy in wood, stone, or metal, erected over the high altar of larger churches. (Baldacchino is late medieval form.) Baroque An early modern style of art and architecture which followed upon the Renaissance and was prevalent in Roman Catholic countries. Bas-relief A sculpture executed upon and attached to a flat surface. Basilica An early Christian church building consisting of nave and aisles with clerestory and a large high transept from which an apse projects. A Roman Catholic Church with papal privileges. Beatification Official papal...

Parish Advantage Program Offers $2 Discount Per Ticket for Vatican Splendors

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Parish Advantage Program Offers $2 Discount Per Ticket for Vatican Splendors, Major Exhibition On View at Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale January 29 - April 24, 2011 Members of Any Religious Organization Registered with the Program Receive Discount if They Purchase Tickets Between Nov. 19 and Feb. 28 Exhibition presented by Holy Cross Hospital in association with PNC Bank and AutoNation Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - November, 2010 - Religious organizations of any denomination that register with the Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art Parish Advantage program can give their members the benefit of $2 off each ticket for admission to the major exhibition on view at the Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale - Nova Southeastern University from Jan. 29-April 24, 2011. Tickets go on sale Friday, Nov. 19. Members of religious organizations registered with the Parish Advantage program need to purchase tickets by Feb. 28, 2011 to receive the discount. However, tickets...

Great Holiday Gifts: $20 Gift Certificates for Admission to Vatican Splendors

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Great Holiday Gifts: $20 Gift Certificates for Admission to Vatican Splendors, Major Exhibition On View at Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale January 29 - April 24, 2011 Gift Certificates, Presented in a Beautiful Holiday Card, Go on Sale Friday, November 19 at the Museum Box Office Exhibition presented by Holy Cross Hospital in association with PNC Bank and AutoNation Fort Lauderdale, Fla. - November, 2010 - Those looking for the perfect, unique holiday gift can give the experience of the Vatican - that is, the major exhibition Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art on view at the Museum of Art I Fort Lauderdale - Nova Southeastern University from Jan. 29-April 24, 2011. On Nov. 19, $20 gift certificates providing one admission to Vatican Splendors will go on sale at the Museum Box Office. Each gift certificate will be placed in a beautiful holiday card featuring an image of Giotto di Bondone's Bust of an Angel, one of the works showcased in the...

VATICAN SPLENDORS EXHIBITION TO BE ON VIEW AT MUSEUM OF ART | FORT LAUDERDALE FROM JAN. 29-APRIL 24, 2011

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 15:00:00 GMT

CALENDAR LISTING / MEDIA ALERT WIDELY ACCLAIMED VATICAN SPLENDORS EXHIBITION TO BE ON VIEW AT MUSEUM OF ART | FORT LAUDERDALE FROM JAN. 29-APRIL 24, 2011 Presented by Holy Cross Hospital in Association with PNC Bank and AutoNation; Group Tickets Now Available, Single Tickets Go on Sale Nov. 19 What Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art, one of the largest collections of art, documents and historically significant objects from the Vatican to ever tour North America, will be on view at the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University, from Jan. 29-April 24, 2011. Group tickets (for groups of 15 or more) are now available for purchase; single tickets will go on sale Nov. 19. The renowned exhibition is presented by Holy Cross Hospital, in association with PNC Bank and AutoNation. Vatican Splendors illustrates the evolution of the Catholic Church and its papacy beginning with Saint Peter, with special emphasis on art and historical...

Pittsburgh Fact Sheet - Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT

WHAT: The Senator John Heinz History Center will host Vatican Splendors: A Journey Through Faith and Art, a 10,000 square-foot exhibition presenting unique objects illustrating 2,000 years of art, history, and culture. The History Center is one of only three venues in North America to host this extraordinary exhibit, which is one of the largest Vatican collections ever to tour North America. Vatican Splendors features more than 270 rare works of art and historically significant objects, many of which have never been seen outside of the Vatican. Please see the exhibit notes below for more information on the artifacts that will be displayed. WHEN: Vatican Splendors will be featured at the History Center from Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, through Jan. 9, 2011. Throughout the run of the exhibition, the History Center will be open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The exhibition will be open for extended hours of 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Dec. 20-22, Dec. 26-29, and Jan. 1-9. WHERE: 1212...

More Than 70 Religious Artifacts from Pittsburgh Region Added to History Center's Upcoming Vatican Splendors Exhibition

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:00:00 GMT

Western Pennsylvania section features unique objects from churches and archives throughout the Diocese of Pittsburgh and the region PITTSBURGH, AUG. 16, 2010 - The Senator John Heinz History Center will host a special collection of Western Pennsylvania artifacts as a part of the upcoming Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art exhibition. History Center curators have identified more than 70 local religious artifacts that will be featured in conjunction with the Vatican Splendors exhibit, which opens at the History Center on Oct. 2 as the largest Vatican exhibition ever to visit North America. Pittsburgh is one of only three cities in North America to host this world-class exhibition, which includes nearly 200 unique items from the Vatican, including original works by Michelangelo, Bernini, Giotto, and others. The special section of Western Pennsylvania artifacts includes seldom seen vestments, crosiers, chalices, monstrances, statues, and paintings. The...

Heinz History Center to Host Vatican Splendors Exhibition This Fall

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:00:00 GMT

--Exhibit is One of the Largest Collections of Vatican Art and Historical Objects Ever Viewed in North America-- PITTSBURGH, June 14, 2010 - One of the largest Vatican collections to ever tour North America is coming to Pittsburgh this fall. On Oct. 2, the Senator John Heinz History Center will host Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art, a 10,000 square-foot exhibition presenting unique objects illustrating 2,000 years of art, history, and culture. The History Center is one of only three venues in North America to host this extraordinary exhibition. Presented by Federated Investors, Inc. and UPMC, Vatican Splendors provides Americans with a rare opportunity to see artwork and objects from the collections of the Vatican. As the Smithsonian's home in Pittsburgh, the History Center is honored to bring this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition to Western Pennsylvania, said Andy Masich, president and CEO of the History Center. Visitors will experience...

Exhibition Gallery Layout and Artistic Highlights

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art features approximately 200 works of art and historically significant objects, many of which have never left the Vatican. Every object in the exhibition tells its own story, together forming a great mosaic of the history of the Church and its impact on western civilization's art, history and culture. The collections are organized to provide a window to the Vatican's role in the world, with objects marking events throughout 2,000 years of history and tradition. The exhibit experience is designed to take guests on a journey through the ages of artistic expression and religious iconography. The Vatican has played a central role in creating and preserving Western art and the exhibition includes major works created specifically for the Church. Throughout the centuries, popes have commissioned and collected works from world-renowned artists and have also...

Vatican Splendors Tour

noemail@vaticansplendors.com — Sat, 01 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT