[sotd] October 20, 2003 [Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt]
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- Date: Mon, 20 Oct 2003 10:27:33 -0300
Site of the Day for Monday, October 20, 2003
The Quest for Immortality: Treasures of Ancient Egypt
The U.S. National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. presents a lush
collection of artefacts from ancient Egypt as part of its exhibit dealing
with the ancients' pursuit of immortality. Gentle Members with either a
broadband connection or considerable patience may enjoy other aspects of
this compelling production.
"About the Exhibition ... From the earliest times, Egyptians denied the
physical impermanence of life. They formulated a remarkably complex set of
religious beliefs and funneled vast material resources into the quest for
immortality. This exhibition focuses on the understanding of the afterlife
among Egyptians some 3,000 years ago, in the period of the New Kingdom
(1550-1069 BC) through the Late Period (664-332 BC). ... The exhibition is
divided into six sections: Journey to the Afterworld, The New Kingdom, The
Royal Tomb, Tombs of Nobles, The Realm of the Gods, and The Tomb of
Thutmose III." - from the website
The site offers a multimedia presentation, featuring a virtual tour of a
full-scale reproduction of a tomb, streaming slideshows of various objects
and streaming video of the exhibit's film. QuickTime and RealPlayer are
required. Less demanding in terms of bandwidth is the section highlighting
fabulous objects from the period, such as a funerary mask, scarab and
necklace.
Journey to the site for an interesting look at the defining motif of
ancient Egyptian life at:
http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2002/egypt/
A.M. Holm
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