Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

In addition to taking Danish classes, the Intensive Language Program offered by KU (a.k.a. the University of Copenhagen) also gives students the option of attending cultural excursions and activities. Last week, I toured the Royal Library/Black Diamond and this past Monday, we watched a Dogme 95 film. Yesterday after class, I toured the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Founded by the brewer, Carl Jacobsen (you may know Carlsberg beer), the Glyptotek is an art museum in Copenhagen that houses both ancient and modern art. You can find Roman sculpture,  Egyptian mummies and sarcophagi, and Danish paintings.

We took a tour of the Golden Age of Denmark exhibit where we saw many paintings highlighting Danish nationalism and culture. Afterwards we were free to roam around the other galleries of the museum where I had the opportunity to see many different forms of art and artifacts. Enjoy this brief virtual tour of the Glyptotek!

Inside of the Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek

Painting of Mother Denmark-symbolizes nationalism


Emperor Constantine the Great

Sarcophagi


Just a bunch of noses that were previously on the heads of statues

Athena

Apollo

Nero





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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    Just got through catching up on your blogs. Wow, what a great experience! You seem to be doing a good job of balancing studying and having fun. Keep up the blogs, you write so well I feel like I am living it with you.
    Take Care,
    Mike Penn

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  2. NatalieAugust 18, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    Thank you, Mike! I'm having such a great time here. I'll be sure to post pictures on Facebook so you can see my friends and other places that I've visited.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Denmark's version of the DAVID--love Alex and Christina

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  4. Keekstah KarneiroAugust 19, 2011 at 5:53 AM

    Hello Nat!
    I am enjoying your blogs.Did you ever name your bike? Keep it up, I love reading your adventures.
    Love, Auntie Keekstah

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  5. DorisAugust 19, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    Every time you write and send more pictures I feel like getting on a plane and visiting you and Copenhagen!

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  6. Tine HamiltonAugust 20, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    Your mom said it was okay to join you blog. You write so well and I'm truly enjoying your insights. I love that you are diving into the Danish way of life.
    Hope it it's okay that I joined and please no censoring on my account. I'm pleasantly surprised that the danes you have met have been very nice to you. We can be very rude as well. Or blunt might be another way of saying that.

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