Melbourne Tourist Attractions - National Gallery of Victoria

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) in Melbourne isyour imagination into bush and desert life. Thus the
probably one of the main cultural Melbourne touristpaintings on display in the gallery are magnificent and a
attractions. A trip to the National Gallery of Victoria inreal treat for art lovers.
Melbourne is an exciting experience for all the visitors.Contemporary Displays in the National Gallery of
If you come to the city Melbourne and have aVictoria
fascination for art, you will definitely enjoy a visit to thisThe NGV keeps up with the times. Such
great place. Here I will discuss the history and the maincontemporary areas of creativity such as
attractions of the museum. Go through the article ifphotography, textiles and fashion are also given a
you want to learn more about the the National Galleryplace of recognition. If you have an interest in
of Victoria.ceramics, you will not be disappointed. The gallery
The NGV, which was founded in 1861, is situated in thedisplays many fine historical European ceramics and
Arts and Leisure Precinct in St Kilda Rd on Southbank.ancient Greek vases.
Numerous collections of arts have made the gallery asContinued Support from Patrons for this Fine
one of the great places to visit in Melbourne. So, visitMelbourne Tourist Attraction
the National Gallery of Victoria, if you come toAs I have already mentioned the gallery has continued
Melbourne.to be supported by generous patrons over the years.
NGV: Ever ExpandingIt is due to patronage of such people as Allan and
The National Gallery of Victoria is daily expanding. TheMaria Myers that this gallery could purchase 'The Rest
gallery was patronized by the most generous foundingon the Flight into Egypt with Saint Catherine and
patron Alfred Felton, the extremely wealthy industrialist.Angels' by Paris Bordone. This painting was acquired
It was mainly due to him that the gallery was able tofor $3.8 million and is the most expensive painting the
buy sizeable overseas art collections. Even to this day,gallery has ever bought.
the gallery continues to increase its collection byNGV Architecture
purchasing important pieces and collections. If you goIf you go to the gallery, you will love the unusual
to the gallery, you will be able to enjoy botharchitectural features of the gallery. The gallery has
avant-garde and old masterpieces. You can enjoythe stained glass ceiling that gives a colorful look to the
viewing original pieces by famous artists such as:flooring. Thus, the National Gallery of Victoria is a
Paolo Veronesemust-see for you if you visit Melbourne. Moreover, if
Giovanni Battista Tiepoloyou love art, then you will be able to enjoy art that is
Paolo Uccelloas diversified as Aboriginal art, the Dutch masters,
Lorenzo BeminiPicasso and Ancient Egyptian art. So, paying a visit to
Tintorettothe NGV will be an excellent way to experience the
Paris Bordoneart collection of the city.
In the NGV there is also an impressive collection of theWhether you are a visitor to the city of Melbourne or
original works of Aboriginal artists. Aboriginal art isa local, you will definitely enjoy a visit to the National
getting recognition throughout the world. It is fetchingGallery of Victoria. There are so many different types
high prices. There is an enormous international and localof art in the National Gallery of Victoria, almost
interest in Aboriginal art that stretches back thousandsguaranteeing you will find something you like there.
and thousands of years. Many of the AboriginalCulturally, this makes it one of the best Melbourne
artworks have something magical to them and onetourist attractions you will possibly find in this wonderful
look at one of those wonderful pieces of art can takecity.