EXHIBITION - Devotion and ritual, Curator: Dr Andrew Jamieson, Lecturer Spencer-Pappas Grant

17 Apr 2010 to 17 Oct 2010

The terms 'devotion' and 'ritual' evoke practices that are followed piously, in a prescribed order, often involving the performance of rites or ceremonies that are regularly and routinely observed. In the ancient and tribal worlds, devotional and ritualistic acts are remarkably varied and complex. Within different regions, societies developed specific mythologies and belief systems unique to that locality. Different groups produced devotional objects - some for ritual use - that are the hallmarks of their cultures and civilisations. The objects in this exhibition speak not of one codified or universal belief system, but of many different customs and traditions. Selected artefacts from the Mediterranean, African, Meso-American, and Oceanic regions represent unique examples of relics associated with ceremonial practices, belief systems, and sacred customs of the ancient and tribal worlds.

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Opening hours
Tuesday to Friday 10am to 5pm
Saturday and Sunday 12 to 5pm
Monday closed.

The Ian Potter Museum of Art welcomes visitors with disabilities, although there are access limitations. Staff can provide assistance if notified in advance.

State: VIC

Where: Ian Potter Museum of Art, The University of Melbourne, Situated on Swanston Street between Faraday and Elgin streets in Parkville

When: 17th April 2010 to 17th October 2010

Cost: FREE admission

Contact: The Ian Potter Museum of Art The University of Melbourne Victoria 3010 Australia T: +61 3 8344 5148 F: +61 3 9349 3518 Email: potter-info@unimelb.edu.au