Hidden stories
Subtitle: wise lessons in the decorations of Amsterdam's former Town Hall
By: [text contributions, Renske Cohen Tervaert ... and others ; editing, Renske Cohen Tervaert, Ingrid Nolet, Ineke Sluiter ; translation, Lynne Richards, Philip Clarke]
Contributors: Koninklijk Paleis (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Publisher: Stichting Koninklijk Paleis
Published: 2015
Place of publication: Amsterdam
Language: eng
Number of pages: 96
ISBN-13: 9789072080547
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Exhibitions; Decoration and ornament; Dutch Art; Palaces; City halls; Koninklijk Paleis (Amsterdam, Netherlands)
Description: Heroes of a golden age, gods and Titans, wise poets and foolish kings, powerful city maids, goddesses of the hunt or love, gods of trade or war. These are no ordinary residents of a town hall or a palace. In silence they tell their stories to those who want to hear. These are wise lessons from bygone ages, but still relevant to whomever recognizes them. Architect Jacob van Campen used images in marble and paint as a tool to tell two story lines to both the visitor and user of the building. Firstly, the glorification of Amsterdam as a center of the world. On the other hand, the symbolism of the Town Hall, which as the seat of order and authority needed to encourage good governance and good citizenship. The result is a building that can be read like a book. Exhibition: Royal Palace Amsterdam, The Netherlands (03.07.-27.09.2015).
Notes: Catalog of an exhibition held at Royal Palace Amsterdam, July 3-September 27, 2015.

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