In spring 2008, the University of Maryland and the Walters Art Museum performed a CT scan on the museum's mummy to conduct a "virtual autopsy," discovering more about the person's age, possible illnesses and cause of death. The virtual autopsy also provides insight about the mummification technique, the kind of wrappings used and the possible presence of amulets (objects worn because they were believed to have magical powers). More importantly,
this process might be able to disclose part of the mummy's original identity. During Mummified, Walters' visitors can experience the virtual autopsy and learn more about ancient Egyptian mummification at two computer stations in the level 2 lobby. The focus show displays 20 ancient Egyptian objects, showing images of mummified persons, animals and deities -- such as Osiris and Ptah -- while explaining the resurrection symbolism of ancient Egyptian mummies.
West Palm Beach, FL Now in its 16th year, American International Fine Art Fair (AIFAF) is the premier art, antique and jewelry fair in the United States. AIFAF will again gather prestigious galleries and distinguished collectors from around the world during its return ... READ MORE
Boston, MA Known today as the goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite, or Venus as she was known to the Romans, was one of the most powerful ancient Greek divinities and a favorite subject in ancient art. This is the first exhibition about the powerful goddess ... READ MORE
Madrid, Spain Arco is Europe's largest contemporary art fair (drawing around 200,000 visitors) and turns Madrid into the centre of the international art world during its five-day run each year. About 200 contemporary art galleries are represented in the ... READ MORE
Baltimore, MD Both real and fantastic, animals play an important role in medieval art and thought. In illuminated manuscripts, they appear in many places and many guises, from full-page miniatures of religious imagery to beautifully painted borders of fantasy ... READ MORE
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