Exhibitions

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Piranesi Selected Etchings fromthe Collection of
Bruce W. Frier University of Michigan Institute
for the Humanities January 10February 18, 2005
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This exhibition presented twenty two etchings and
two books of Vedute, produced primarily in the
1740s. Vedute were small-scale prints
representing Roman architecture and sold to
tourists or used to illustrate books. Piranesi
transformed these scenes into large depictions
that are powerful and highly dramatic, in part
through the use of elevated view points, shadows,
and other clever artistic techniques adapted from
stage scenery. A poem by V. Hugo and an essay by
M. Yourcenar demonstrated the lasting
appreciation of Piranesis art. The display was
directly inspired by Piranesis work, using gold
and Bodoni typeface as well as plants and
artificial ivy. A display case was dedicated to
the technique of etching. Related
events Conference Ruins of Modernity
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