A grand-scale and fascinating exhibition devoted to Eros and the various forms he took in antiquity is being presented at the Museum of Cycladic Art through 5 April. The show features 270 exhibits from 50 archaeological museums in Greece, Cyprus, Italy and France. Among the exhibits are marble statues, bronze figurines, images on ceramic vessels and jewellery dated from the 6th century BC to the 4th century BC. This bold exhibition has been divided into nine units: Eros and Aphrodite; Qualities and activities of Eros; Love affairs and weddings of gods and heroes; Love affairs and weddings of mortals; Love affairs that changed the course of history; Remunerated love; Homoerotic love; Bucolic love affairs; and Ithyphallic divinities and phallic symbols. Some of the galleries are posted with warnings that visitors under age 16 should be accompanied by parents or teachers.
Don't miss this exhibition dedicated to Eros at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens, Greece. End date: 5 Apr 2010 Venue: Cycladic Art Museum 4 Neofytou Douka Street, Athens Nearest Metro: Panepistimio Telephone: +302107228321, +302107228322 Opening Hours: 10:00 - 17:00, Thu 10:00 - 20:00, Sun 11:00 - 17:00, Tue Closed
