Glyptotheque

A sculpture gallery is a collection of ancient stone sculptures and cut stones.

The term Glyptothek was invented by the Bavarian King Ludwig I, Librarian and from the ancient Greek γλυπτός glyptós, carved, engraved ' ( here meaning " cut in stone ") and θήκη bar, storage place ' derived. The word education was carried out in analogy to " Art Gallery " (from Pinax: panel painting, paintings).

The following sculpture museums lead today this name:

• Glyptothek in Munich on the Place Royal
• Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek in Copenhagen
• Glyptothek (Athens), Museum of Modern sculptures
• Glyptothek the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna