Tbilisi Art Gallery, Art museum in Freedom Square, Tbilisi, Georgia.
The Tbilisi Art Gallery is an art museum located at Freedom Square in Georgia's capital, housed in a neoclassical building. The collection spans three floors and includes Georgian, Russian, European, and Oriental artworks from different periods.
The museum was founded in 1920 to provide a platform for Georgian artists who had completed their training in the West. In 1932 it moved to its current location, where it has remained an important part of Georgia's cultural landscape.
The collection features religious artworks from medieval times, Persian miniatures, and works by Georgian painters across different periods. These pieces show artistic traditions that visitors can observe throughout the galleries today.
The museum is located near Freedom Square metro station and offers guided tours in multiple languages. Visitors should note that opening hours extend during summer months, so it's worth checking in advance before your visit.
The Oriental section holds rare Persian miniatures depicting historical figures and court life from different periods of Iranian history. These valuable works offer insights into artistic traditions that visitors often overlook.
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