Come Experience M&G’s Newest Exhibition: Likely and Unlikely Pairings

GREENVILLE, SC – The Museum & Gallery at Bob Jones University proudlypresents Likely and Unlikely Pairings, a fascinating juxtaposition ofart and mundane objects revealing a variety of viewpoints. Through thisspecial comparative display, the unique presentation serves as anengaging tool for all viewers interested in understanding the manyfacets of art, culture, and thought.

As M&G’s curator John Nolan notes, “This exhibition allows us toexplore new viewing experiences and perspectives that traditionalpresentation methods simply do not allow.” Displayed with the goal ofhighlighting their differences, the European Old Master paintingsfeatured in Likely and Unlikely Pairings allow the viewer to bettergrasp the stylistic nuances of each work while more fully understandingthe diverse viewpoints of the artists. Featured in this display will besuch interesting personalities as Martin Luther’s portraitist, LucasCranach and the great Venetian Renaissance master, Jacopo Robusti, known as Il Tintoretto.

Designed to broaden the viewer’s understanding of past cultures throughthe window of art, the entire Likely and Unlikely Pairings exhibition is an array of subtle contrasts and dramatic opposition. M&G guestswill consider the medium of a work, with one comparison highlighting the differences between works on canvas and copper. Witnessing a master’swork next to his student’s copy provides interesting discussion for thewhole family. Further, since artists often trained their sons, and evendaughters, in painting methods and techniques, the contrast between theworks of parent and child are examined side-by-side. Through these quiet nuances and dramatic variations, M&G hopes to illuminate moreclearly for the viewer the wonder of the distinctive styles employed bythe innovative Old Masters.

M&G is delighted to present this truly unique exhibition to theresidents of Greenville and the Upstate at M&G at Bob JonesUniversity. Plan to see this fascinating comparison of the differingmediums, methods, and styles of the European Old Masters. Admission is$5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $3 for students. Children 12 andunder attend free.

For more information about this exhibition, please contact the Museum& Gallery, at (864) 770-1331 or visit M&G’s website at www.bjumg.org.