September 27, 2007

The Roman World

DAYTON, OH.- The Dayton Art Institute showcases rare treasures in THE ROMAN WORLD: Religions and Everyday Life featuring the Brooklyn Museum exhibition Tree of Paradise: Jewish Mosaics from the Roman Empire. The exhibition explores multiculturalism in the Roman Empire through more than 140 objects, dating from the 5th century BCE to the 7th century CE and beyond, including mosaics, sculptures, textiles, glass, jewelry and coins. The exhibition is organized into four main themes: Roman Everyday Life, Polytheism, Judaism and Christianity. More…