OVERVIEW:
The booklet focuses on the lasting influence of Virgil’s The Aeneid on art and culture, as reflected in several pieces from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection. The tale shares the story of a Trojan prince, Aeneas, who has had to flee the burning city of Troy in a quest to find a new home for his people.

OBJECTIVE:
The goal is to illustrate how The Aeneid has impacted various artistic movements and time periods, drawing connections between these pieces to highlight the epic’s enduring influence on modern-day culture and literature.

SOLUTION:
The booklet connects and showcases artwork and artifacts related to the story of Aeneas from The Met’s collection, demonstrating The Aeneid’s influence across different periods and art movements.