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Etc: Clip Art Etc: Racial Types From Egyptian Paintings
Early developments of racial types, a tomb paint from an Egyptian tomb.
Web Gallery of Art
Web Gallery of Art: Michelangelo
The Web Gallery of Art provides an amazing online collection of Michelangelo's (1475-1564) art. Not only can you view high-quality reproductions of his drawings, paintings, sculptures, and architectural commissions, you can also click...
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Unesco: Bulgaria: Thracian Tomb of Sveshtari
Discovered in 1982 near the village of Sveshtari, this 3rd-century BC Thracian tomb reflects the fundamental structural principles of Thracian cult buildings. The tomb has a unique architectural decor, with polychrome half-human,...
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Unesco: Bulgaria: Thracian Tomb of Kazanlak
Discovered in 1944, this tomb dates from the Hellenistic period, around the end of the 4th century BC. It is located near Seutopolis, the capital city of the Thracian king Seutes III, and is part of a large Thracian necropolis. The...
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Eternal Egypt: Door From the Tomb of Sennedjem
Painted on the door from his tomb is Sennedjem. He is portrayed seated beside his wife, and playing senet, a popular game among the living that could also have an impact in the afterlife as well.
New York Times
New York Times: Sacred Paris
Explore Paris' many churches and the architectural and artistic treasures hidden within them. This video presentation offers colorful photos of stained-glass windows, paintings, ceiling frescoes, sculptures, archways, and carvings, and...
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Scene From a Painted Chest
This site contains vivid pictures of the objects found in King Tut's tomb. After clicking on a picture, a detailed description is displayed to explain the origin and use of the items. Students will enjoy looking at the unique pictures...
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Eternal Egypt: Mastaba of Mehu
In A.D. 1940, the Egyptian Antiquities Service excavated the important mastaba of the vizier Mehu, who lived during the Sixth Dynasty. Its importance is due to the perfect condition of its painted decorations, especially those of the...
PBS
Pbs: Egypt's Golden Kingdom: Virtual Gallery
Explore this PBS Virtual Gallery of Egyptian art and architecture of the New Kingdom. Just click on the gallery, then click on the picture to get more information.
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Eternal Egypt: Meidum
Meidum lies about 50 kilometers or 31 miles southwest of Cairo. This site contains several great monuments. These include the Meidum Pyramid that was attributed to King Senefru, as well as some famous tombs such as the tombs of...
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Eternal Egypt: Miniature Coffin for a Shawabti
Miniature coffin for a shawabti, painted black with columns of hieroglyphic text painted yellow, from the tomb of Kha.
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Unesco: Greece: Archaeological Site of Aigai (Modern Name Vergina)
The city of Aigai, the ancient first capital of the Kingdom of Macedonia, was discovered in the 19th century near Vergina, in northern Greece. The most important remains are the monumental palace, lavishly decorated with mosaics and...
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Eternal Egypt: Low Table
A low rectangular wooden table painted white, with inscriptions on three sides, from the tomb of Kha.
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Eternal Egypt: Low Table
Low rectangular wooden table painted white, with inscriptions on three sides, from the tomb of Kha.
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Eternal Egypt: Handled Bowl
Handled bronze bowl incised with the name of Amenhotep the Third and painted with the name of the deceased, from the tomb of Kha.
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Eternal Egypt: Small Rectangular Coffer
Small rectangular coffer, with flat lid, with the painted name of the deceased, from the tomb of Kha.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Beni Hassan
Among the figures painted in the very ancient tomb at Beni Hassan, in Egypt, occurs a group of figures from which the annexed woodcut has been drawn, conjectured to represent the arrival of Joseph's brethren when they went to purchase...
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Middlebury College: Study Guide for the Idiot
Written by students at Middlebury College, this study guide is a good resource for anyone interested in learning about Dostoevsky's The Idiot. Provides plot summaries, character analyses, and information on the historical background of...