Guided tour
Art Up Close: Sculptures That Come to Life in the Garden
Hidden, unique, romantic—that is how the garden of Šternberk Palace is often described. It offers a view of the palace’s most beautiful architectural features, provides a glimpse into the Deer Moat, and presents a rare opportunity for contemplation beneath majestic trees. Yet the garden’s tranquility is only apparent. Is the athletic Odysseus not attacking the woman playing with a dolphin? Is the girl cautiously making her way toward the pond not in danger? Probably not. The stork continues to intently watch the fish in the water, undisturbed. Let’s explore together the possible interactions between the figures cast in bronze and stone in this magical garden. An exclusive selection of 20th-century Czech sculpture offers us this opportunity. We will walk past sculptures by Jan Štursa, Jan Lauda, and Hana Wichterlová. Lecture by Jitka Handlová.
Tour as part of the series “Art Up Close.” Join us to explore a selected theme in greater detail! We will focus on specific parts of the collections and examine them more closely. Each tour will offer a new perspective on a specific topic and place it within a broader context, helping to better understand the whole.
Price: free
Duration: approx. 60 min.
Meeting place: on the ground floor, in the lobby of the Šternberk Palace
