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> Calvin in 3-D

Geneva Museum celebrates reformer's 500th birthday with new exhibit

> by Jerry L. Van Marter
> Presbyterian News Service

> GENEVA ¯ Imagine: John Calvin in 3-D.

The award-winning International Museum of the Reformation
(IMR) here is unveiling a new exhibit in late-April to
celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of John
Calvin, one of the founding fathers of the Protestant
Reformation.

"A Day in the Life of John Calvin" ¯ which runs from April
24-Oct. 31 ¯ will feature virtual representations of
Calvin's Reformation-era world. Museum officials say 3-D
simulations of Calvin in his familiar surroundings and
activities will help foster a better understanding of his
life and actions, in the manner of a documentary film.

"John Calvin's influence can still be felt in the world
today," says Isabelle Graessle, director of the IMR and a
leading expert on Calvin. "During a much harder period,
Calvin clearly paved the way to the future democratization
of society through education, widening self-consciousness
and spreading his new ideas."

Surrounded by historically accurate sets, the 3-D animated
figure of Calvin "speaks" directly to visitors using
simulation technologies developed by MIRALab laboratory at
the University of Geneva. Several 16th century engravings,
objects and books will also be featured in the exhibition.

The IMR, which opened in 2005 and was the recipient of the
2007 Council of Europe Museum Prize, says the exhibit will
"reintroduce" John Calvin to visitors from around the world
who are expected to visit Geneva during the 500th
anniversary year of Calvin's birth.

The museum's world-class exhibit falls during 2009, the
"Year of Faith Tourism," designated by the World Religious
Travel Association (WRTA) as a year set aside for the
promotion of and participation in travel by people of faith.

One-third of visitors to the museum are from abroad,
chiefly from France and the United States.

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> by Jerry L. Van Marter
> Presbyterian News Service

> GENEVA ¯ Imagine: John Calvin in 3-D.

The award-winning International Museum of the Reformation
(IMR) here is unveiling a new exhibit in late-April to
celebrate the 500th anniversary of the birth of John
Calvin, one of the founding fathers of the Protestant
Reformation.

"A Day in the Life of John Calvin" ¯ which runs from April
24-Oct. 31 ¯ will feature virtual representations of
Calvin's Reformation-era world. Museum officials say 3-D
simulations of Calvin in his familiar surroundings and
activities will help foster a better understanding of his
life and actions, in the manner of a documentary film.

"John Calvin's influence can still be felt in the world
today," says Isabelle Graessle, director of the IMR and a
leading expert on Calvin. "During a much harder period,
Calvin clearly paved the way to the future democratization
of society through education, widening self-consciousness
and spreading his new ideas."

Surrounded by historically accurate sets, the 3-D animated
figure of Calvin "speaks" directly to visitors using
simulation technologies developed by MIRALab laboratory at
the University of Geneva. Several 16th century engravings,
objects and books will also be featured in the exhibition.

The IMR, which opened in 2005 and was the recipient of the
2007 Council of Europe Museum Prize, says the exhibit will
"reintroduce" John Calvin to visitors from around the world
who are expected to visit Geneva during the 500th
anniversary year of Calvin's birth.

The museum's world-class exhibit falls during 2009, the
"Year of Faith Tourism," designated by the World Religious
Travel Association (WRTA) as a year set aside for the
promotion of and participation in travel by people of faith.

One-third of visitors to the museum are from abroad,
chiefly from France and the United States.

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