Presentations of ancient Roman epigraphs from the Ambrosiana collections.
Among its many treasures, the Biblioteca Ambrosiana also owns a collection of ancient epigraphs (Roman inscriptions). For long a little neglected, lately these ancient inscriptions have been object of renewed interest among scholars. Some of the most interesting specimens are presented annually – two this year – as an example of the vitality of this means of communication of the past, shedding light on some aspects of life in ancient times.
PROGRAM
(lectures in Italian)
Thursday May 30, h 16.30
Antonio Sartori
L’iscrizione 71-VIII. Calunniata e rivalutata
Thursday September 26, ore 16.30
Mauro Reali e Antonio Sartori
L’iscrizione 79-XIV. Non solo la famiglia
From 18.00 to 19.30 (last admission) entrance to the Art Gallery and Crypt at the special price of €3.00
