Karri-Ann Filiatreault Trip to the Slater Memorial Museum, Photo essay

I went to the Slater Memorial Museum in Norwich this weekend. "Dedicated in 1888, the Slater Museum has continued to enrich its fine collection through purchases, gifts, and bequests. The museum houses over 150 plaster casts of Classical and Renaissance sculpture, as well as Egyptian, Ancient, African, Oceanic, American, European and Asian Art and artifacts, and Pre-Columbian and Native American objects. The Museum also holds a fine and decorative collection of art and artifacts that are distinctive to Norwich and Southeastern Connecticut history" (taken from NFA website, http://www.norwichfreeacademy.com/page.cfm?p=471).
This is the entrance.

Upon entering we need to climb a set of stairs to get to the museum, and is greeted by some Egyptian art hanging on the walls.

After entering the museum we are greeted by, many casts of Greek sculptures. Most if not all of these statues have been cast from the original art work, which is no longer allowed. This section of the museum is by far my favorite part. It was amazing to walk around and look at how detailed and anatomical these statues are and so many of them are simply breath taking.

The second floor of the museum has a lot of interesting things in it too. This is pictures of some of the ivory and whale bone collection.


This is an example of some of the paints that are displayed.
They also had Chinese and Japaneses art works and artifacts.



This was a view of the main floor of the museum from the upper floor.
This is some statues I liked as we we're on our way out.

I had gone with my boyfriend and we both loved it, and decided that the Greek artwork was out favorite. they are impressive and awe-inspiring to be able to stand in front of them and see how much effort and time they put into creating these magnificent pieces.