RE-DISCOVERING ANTIQUITY
1400-1850
8 JANUARY - 31 MARCH
This exhibition explores the influence of Greek and Roman antiquity on the culture of Western Europe, from the Renaissance to the Neoclassical period. Discover the impact that the ancient world had on Art and architecture and how the first major excavations of classical sites such as Pompeii promoted the study of surviving artefacts.
The exhibition has been curated by a group of pupils in the lower sixth (Year 12) at Winchester College, working alongside a Classical Archaeology student from Winchester University.
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SAVER TICKETS FOR COMBINED TOURS
These are available every day (except Monday). Explore the history of this ancient school with a knowledgeable group guide and visit the outstanding collection of art and archaeology, housed in the medieval Treasury. Tours of the College begin at 2.15pm and are followed by a Treasury visit at 3.15pm.
Tickets can be purchased from the Tour Guide at the Porter's Lodge, College Street.
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ROMANESQUE: ARTISTIC REVOLUTION IN THE 12th CENTURY
2 APRIL - 9 SEPTEMBER 2019
This exhibition brings together spectacular pieces of medieval art to explore the development of the Romanesque style in the 12th century. It includes objects from across medieval Europe, and examines the rich complex influences that created an artistic revolution in this period. The exhibition focusses particularly on Winchester, which under Bishop Henry of Blois became a great centre of artistic production. On display will be rarely-seen illuminated manuscripts from the library of Winchester College, fine examples of stonework and metalwork from an important private collection of medieval art, and items kindly loaned by Winchester Cathedral and Hampshire Cultural Trust.