772 Michelangelo’s Tomb; What’s New in Dublin; Seeing the Art We Love

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🗓️ 9 November 2024

⏱️ 52 minutes

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Hear about Michelangelo's life-consuming struggle to create the grand papal tomb that was supposed to be his magnum opus, but is largely ignored today. Then get an update on what's new this year in Dublin, where a major renovation at Trinity College's Old Library has turned viewing the Book of Kells, one of Ireland's greatest treasures, into an immersive experience. And join fellow listeners in considering how the thrill of viewing a great work of art in person can be reason enough to plan a trip.

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0:00.0	Knowing the stories behind Michelangelo's artistic struggles can provide an enticing context to the actual works he created.
0:07.9	The story of the Tomb of Julius II is probably one of art history's greatest mysteries.
0:13.7	Coming up, we'll hear what complicated Michelangelo's dedication to his art throughout his life.
0:19.4	Irish guides tip us off on what to see in Dublin and what's new in the Irish capital.
0:24.7	Like the Museum of Modern Literature at St. Stephen's Green.
0:28.0	The building was the first building ever to be built on St. Stephen's Green, so it is also a metaphor for colonization.
0:35.2	And they're working to preserve the collection in the long room at the Trinity College Library.
0:40.2	They're actually decanting the books
0:42.6	and each book is going to be individually restored.
0:46.7	Plus, listeners tell us about the links they go to
0:49.1	to see the art they love in person.
0:51.7	It's all just ahead on today's travel with Rick Steves. Come along.
0:59.3	They're getting ready to close the long room at Trinity College's old library in Dublin.
1:06.3	It's to start a long overdue restoration of the dusty and historic collection where the
1:11.3	1,200-year-old Book of Kells is displayed.
1:14.6	In just a bit, guides from Ireland update us on what's new in Dublin and recommend not
1:19.9	to be missed sights and experiences to fully enjoy the Irish capital.
1:24.1	And we'll open the phones to hear from listeners about the lengths they go to view the art they admire in person.
1:30.4	Planning a trip to see a work of art where it's meant to be seen
1:33.9	can make a huge difference.
1:36.2	Let's start today's travel with Rick Steves,
1:38.0	getting to know the story behind Michelangelo
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