Sarcophagus

continued on with. The most striking example of similarities between Etruscan and Roman sarcophagi is the almost identical sarcophagus lids of the Etruscan’s sarcophagus from Caere (Cerveteri) and the Roman’s marble sarcophagus lid with reclining couple from the Severan period. The works are undeniably similar. Two reclining figures, a woman and man, lay down on the lid of the sarcophagus. Both feature identical poses with the male having an arm draped over the woman’s shoulder and the woman…

Religion has been tied to art long before our society even had a word for it. Since ancient times art has been used to promote the ideas and beliefs of many different religions to the world. Pictures of half human half animal beings paint the walls of Paleolithic caves the Egyptians hieroglyphics and statues depict their gods and the Greeks built temples and reliefs to worship and tell the stories of their gods the medieval ages were no different. The middle ages brought the rise of the…

Symbolism is seen nearly everywhere in Egyptian Art. Ranging from hieroglyphics to the designs painted on the sarcophagus, to even the colors on the walls. Symbolism was an and still is an important part of the art. One great example of symbolism in Ancient Egyptian art is hieroglyphics. Hieroglyphics was the Ancient Egyptian alphabet. One thing that is special about…

10 Facts about Chernobyl On April 26th, 1986, an explosion caused by a testing error tore apart the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant. The burst released a radioactive wave that was 400 times more concentrated than the Hiroshima nuclear bomb. To this day, those from the towns nearby and the surrounding area are suffering from the horrible after effects of the horrible disaster. Below are a few facts you might not have known about Chernobyl. 1. The explosion was caused by one of four reactors…

the sample is usually taken and qualitatively analyzed using energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence with a microprobe. This analysis reveals some key information, such as the origin of samples. For example, the analysis of filling material from the sarcophagus of Queen Hatshepsut and King Thutmose I revealed a red paint-like material. Analysis showed that the sample was mostly organic in nature and no inorganic materials (except for small amounts of calcium carbonate). Combination of this…

After Tut died, a ritual of all dead Kings was to mummify them to preserve them and protect them in their afterlife. Egyptians believed that the soul of a person had three parts. The first was called the ka. It remained in the tomb after death, which is why so many items were buried alongside people in ancient Egypt. The second element of a person's soul was called the akh. It was the part of the soul that went on into the afterlife. In ancient Egypt, the third element of a person's soul was…

The unknown soldier that he picked was brought to the United States on a ship that was named the Olympia (Ashabranner 53). On November 11,1921 the unknown from World War One was taken to Arlington National Cemetery for burial. A huge white marble sarcophagus for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War One was added in 1932 (Ashabranner 55). A similar selection process was followed to choose the unknowns from the Korean War, World War Two, and the Vietnam War. The exact locations was, to…

1.) Varvakeion Athena Statue, National Museum This is a secondary source which can be found at the National Museum of Athens. It is the most authentic replica of the real Athena Parthenos made in the 2nd century, approximately 700 years after the original one was made. Reminiscent to the Athena Parthenos, the Varvakevion Athena Statue depicts Athena in all her glory. The goddess wore a warrior’s helmet, sleeveless robe and biblike aegis. On the palm of her right hand, stood a human-sized Nike,…

My visit to the Nelson-Atkins museum was unlike any of my other visits to museums. First of all, I had a solid purpose for going and found myself paying much more attention to the intricacies of pieces I was viewing. Secondly, due to its sheer size, this museum had a wide variety of art from many different cultures and time periods, giving each hallway and room a different feel. Lastly, I felt much more educated about what I was viewing, when compared to previous experiences. I waited until the…

of the ancient pyramid. I, as well as a team of high-ranking archaeologists, had accompanied Sarah Parcak in an expedition to unearth a lost Egyptian pyramid. “How’s your section of the chamber coming along, Erica? We’ve just uncovered a new sarcophagus,” remarked Sarah as she passed by, carrying a large coffin. “Oh, it’s great. I’ve just finished a passage. I’ve also found a new entrance. After I explore it I’ll move all of the relics and artifacts out once I’ve finished uncovering the door…