Thursday, April 16, 2009

Exhibition: Kunsthistorisches Museum Sends Art of the Pharaohs Exhibition Abroad

Suite101 (Stan Parchin)

The Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, Austria is sending abroad Art of the Pharaohs: Egyptian Treasures from the Habsburg Collections, a special exhibition of 231 artifacts and other objects from its Egyptian and Near Eastern art collections.

The works are arranged chronologically and thematically to provide the viewer with a grand sweep of ancient Egyptian history and civilization. Subjects covered include: writing; cosmetics, jewelry and personal adornment; and religion and magic.

See the above page for more, including the itinerary for the exhibition.

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