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Traces of greatness

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The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, England, has recently returned to display the Raphael cartoons, which have been undergoing conservation over the last four years. There has been considerable controversy about this project, with some observers claiming that, as the works have actually only really been monitored, the general public should not have been deprived of them for so long. Furthermore, there has been criticism of changes made to the Raphael Cartoon Court. The works are still contained in heavy gilt frames which are out of period and very unsuitable.

Works, Raphael (Italian painter)

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The virtual art gallery comes of age

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The Micro Gallery at the National Gallery is a revolutionary gallery without pictures. It has computers for visitors to retrieve images of any painting in the National Gallery, but without experiencing them. It can produce a route for the visitor and permits viewing outside the school and chronology by which the collection is organised. The Tate Gallery rehangs its pictures annually because it does not have the space to display everything. The displays are incoherent and unconventional.

Management, Innovations, Art museums, Tate Britain, National Gallery (United Kingdom)

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The not so dumb animals

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In paintings of nativity scenes the ox and ass show warmth and worship. They are first mentioned in the Gospel according to Pseudo-Matthew about eight centuries after the event. They symbolise the New Testament taking over from the old and rebuke of the Jews who would not accept Christ as the Messiah. In the Middle Ages the ox was often shown as better and more respectful than the ass, because the ass was then considered a lowly animal. In Christ's time the ass was a status symbol.

Portrayals, Christmas, Donkeys, Oxen, Oxen (Cattle)

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