Painting for the afterlife
Sessions in 2012
3, 18 May
1, 14, 22 June
10.30–12.00
or 12.30–14.00
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Your students will learn about Egyptian beliefs through the tomb-paintings of Nebamun, an important official. After viewing a 3D reconstruction of the tomb, your students will be guided in a discussion of the paintings. They work in small groups to create their own modern versions of the paintings as computer photo collages. Themes include lifestyle, diet and environment of the ancient Egyptians.
Bookings
Free, booking required
Maximum group: 30
This session is now fully booked.
To check for possible cancellations contact:
Phone +44 (0)20 7323 8181
tickets@britishmuseum.org
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Surveying the fields for Nebamun, fragment of a scene from the tomb-chapel of Nebamun. From Thebes, Egypt, around 1350 BC