If you suddenly, for the most part, didn’t want to see high-quality specimens of world art, if the itching knocks the ground out from under your feet and the increased dizziness roughly hints that it’s time to see something worthwhile, if your essence has succeeded in the framework of everyday mediocrity, promising that it won’t work from there until you show her real creativity, and not these flashy advertising signs, then you urgently need to go to the Chester Beauty Library. You don't have to worry about the price of the visit. Collections are provided free of charge. Of course, there is a stand at the entrance with words of gratitude, what are the coordinates and the recommended amount for a donation to the Irish Government in the amount of 5 euros, so that everything around remains just as beautiful. But personally, as we are all easily and naturally capable of this, I quickly pulled the blinders over my eyes in order to afford not to see this sign. The library is not really one.
No, there are, of course, books here, but firstly, what kind, and secondly, in addition to them, you will see a lot of different art objects. And these are not second-rate notes of hunters, cases from ballpoint pens and boxes with incomprehensible objects. Here are world-class objects. Magnificent copies of the Qur'an dating back to the 9th century AD, New Testament texts from the first centuries AD, Islamic manuscripts, the Egyptian Book of the Dead, woodcuts of ancient Japanese texts and much more. Who was this Chester Beauty and how did he manage to assemble such a collection. Sir Alfred Beauty was born in New York in 1875. Deciding to devote himself to the mining industry, he worked his way up from a miner to the owner of his own agency. After the death of his young wife, he moved to London in 1912, where he opened his new mining agency.
As a child, Alfred satisfied his passion for collecting with stamps and snuffboxes. With age and wealth that came Chester Beauty spread to more valuable antiquities. In his travels in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, he greedily bought antiques of world importance. Nothing escaped his interest. Buying beautifully decorated materials in exquisite bindings and skillful calligraphy, he motivated this hobby by his concern for the preservation of texts that had historical value. Thanks to his scrupulousness and extravagance, today we can admire quite a successful collection. After moving to Dublin in 1950, already being a knight of the English kingdom, he became the first honorary citizen of Ireland in 1957. After his death in 1968, the collection was bequeathed to humanity and just a year later a museum was opened in his honor.
Today the museum is located a 2-minute walk from Dublin Castle. On the ground floor there is an information desk, a cafe, left-luggage offices, toilets and a room for video and audio presentations. There are screenings of films, discussions, and on a daily basis - a documentary film about the life of Chester Beauty. On the ground floor there is a permanent exhibition - Book Art. It is here that you will find copies and copies of ancient editions of valuable books, manuscripts, papyri, paintings and valuable items. Temporary exhibitions are held in the rooms opposite. On the second floor, a permanent exhibition was placed - Sacred Traditions. The theme of the exhibition is devoted to world religions - Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism. Birth, death, rites, pilgrimages, beliefs and way of life in different religions and at different times. A very instructive and entertaining exposition for meaningful study.
Rising even higher you will find yourself in a serene rooftop garden. It was landscaped in the mood of the entire library, and a wonderful view of the surrounding space will help to digest and comprehend what he saw. To be honest, I did not devote enough time to the library, which made my visit incomplete. Just like a sandwich left in reserve does not let a half-fed person forget about it, so an exhibition that has not been watched to the end due to a time limit does not go out of his head. So that you do not repeat my mistake, I will give you a couple of independent assessments of this collection. From Lonely Planet - the title of one of the best museums not only in Ireland, but in all of Europe. The only museum in Ireland to have won the title of Best Museum in Europe. In general, I think there is enough pathos, because I think that there are no more doubting people in the auditorium. P. s. By the way, photography is strictly prohibited in the museum.
Capable security guards are stationed everywhere, using prohibited methods of spying on the public. The fact that I managed to take a couple of pictures is the merit of my inattention and innocence. Having understood the situation, I hid the camera and accepted their rules of the game until the end of the meeting. Admission is free, 5 euros fee for sympathizers (I confess, my hand did not rise) Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 10.00 - 17.00, Sat: 11.00 - 17.00, Sun: 13.00 - 17.00 From October to May on Monday closed. Dublin Castle, Dublin 2 Cbl. ie
No, there are, of course, books here, but firstly, what kind, and secondly, in addition to them, you will see a lot of different art objects. And these are not second-rate notes of hunters, cases from ballpoint pens and boxes with incomprehensible objects. Here are world-class objects. Magnificent copies of the Qur'an dating back to the 9th century AD, New Testament texts from the first centuries AD, Islamic manuscripts, the Egyptian Book of the Dead, woodcuts of ancient Japanese texts and much more. Who was this Chester Beauty and how did he manage to assemble such a collection. Sir Alfred Beauty was born in New York in 1875. Deciding to devote himself to the mining industry, he worked his way up from a miner to the owner of his own agency. After the death of his young wife, he moved to London in 1912, where he opened his new mining agency.
As a child, Alfred satisfied his passion for collecting with stamps and snuffboxes. With age and wealth that came Chester Beauty spread to more valuable antiquities. In his travels in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, he greedily bought antiques of world importance. Nothing escaped his interest. Buying beautifully decorated materials in exquisite bindings and skillful calligraphy, he motivated this hobby by his concern for the preservation of texts that had historical value. Thanks to his scrupulousness and extravagance, today we can admire quite a successful collection. After moving to Dublin in 1950, already being a knight of the English kingdom, he became the first honorary citizen of Ireland in 1957. After his death in 1968, the collection was bequeathed to humanity and just a year later a museum was opened in his honor.
Today the museum is located a 2-minute walk from Dublin Castle. On the ground floor there is an information desk, a cafe, left-luggage offices, toilets and a room for video and audio presentations. There are screenings of films, discussions, and on a daily basis - a documentary film about the life of Chester Beauty. On the ground floor there is a permanent exhibition - Book Art. It is here that you will find copies and copies of ancient editions of valuable books, manuscripts, papyri, paintings and valuable items. Temporary exhibitions are held in the rooms opposite. On the second floor, a permanent exhibition was placed - Sacred Traditions. The theme of the exhibition is devoted to world religions - Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism and Hinduism. Birth, death, rites, pilgrimages, beliefs and way of life in different religions and at different times. A very instructive and entertaining exposition for meaningful study.
Rising even higher you will find yourself in a serene rooftop garden. It was landscaped in the mood of the entire library, and a wonderful view of the surrounding space will help to digest and comprehend what he saw. To be honest, I did not devote enough time to the library, which made my visit incomplete. Just like a sandwich left in reserve does not let a half-fed person forget about it, so an exhibition that has not been watched to the end due to a time limit does not go out of his head. So that you do not repeat my mistake, I will give you a couple of independent assessments of this collection. From Lonely Planet - the title of one of the best museums not only in Ireland, but in all of Europe. The only museum in Ireland to have won the title of Best Museum in Europe. In general, I think there is enough pathos, because I think that there are no more doubting people in the auditorium. P. s. By the way, photography is strictly prohibited in the museum.
Capable security guards are stationed everywhere, using prohibited methods of spying on the public. The fact that I managed to take a couple of pictures is the merit of my inattention and innocence. Having understood the situation, I hid the camera and accepted their rules of the game until the end of the meeting. Admission is free, 5 euros fee for sympathizers (I confess, my hand did not rise) Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 10.00 - 17.00, Sat: 11.00 - 17.00, Sun: 13.00 - 17.00 From October to May on Monday closed. Dublin Castle, Dublin 2 Cbl. ie
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