Maschera funeraria di Tutankhamon | storia dell'arte in pillole

Art history in brief is a journey by Artesplorando. Here I'll talk about the Funerary Mask of Tutankhamun. ▼▼CONTINUE BELOW▼▼ The sumptuous funerary mask of Tutankhamun is perhaps the most famous object of Egyptian art. Precious materials and exquisite technique contribute to the sense of regal solemnity and artistic complexity. Although funerary masks were in use as early as the Fourth Dynasty, during the New Kingdom they became much more sophisticated and used more precious metals. Tutankhamun's mask was hammered from sheets of gold, which were then soldered together. In more modest examples, facial features and other details were simply painted on the metal, but in this case the artist achieved a richly crafted effect. The inlays include lapis lazuli, carnelian, obsidian, and glass, protecting the remains of the deceased. According to religious doctrine, physical preservation was essential to the rebirth of the pharaoh's soul in the afterlife. After the body was embalmed and the priests recited ritual incantations from the Book of the Dead, the mask was lowered into place to protect the pharaoh's head. It was attached to a specially crafted net, which was then glued to the head with thick resin. When the pharaoh's mummy was discovered, the covering was so strong that the head had to be separated from the rest of the body to remove the mask. The video is also subtitled in Italian, English, French, and Spanish. Follow the playlist to never miss a thing, and leave a comment below the videos where you can suggest works or new topics for us to explore in the future. Your contribution is very valuable 😉 #artexploring #historyofartinpills #Tutankhamun'sfuneralmask ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- RECOMMENDED READING ➡ Funerary Sculpture from Ancient Egypt to Bernini. Ed. Illustrated https://amzn.to/2Bmnuca SUBSCRIBE TO MY CHANNEL ➡    / artesplorandochannel   MY FB PAGE:   / artesplorando   MY TWITTER:   / artesplorando   MY PINTEREST:   / artesplorando   MY LINKEDIN PROFILE: http://bit.ly/2j2Bi22 MY INSTAGRAM:   / artesplorando   MY WEBSITE: http://www.artesplorando.it/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MY MAIN PLAYLISTS ➡ At the museum with Artesplorando: http://bit.ly/2dJDEyZ ➡ Audio Paintings: http://bit.ly/2hDPO1A ➡ 10 Moments of: http://bit.ly/2dJCQdk ➡ Artists in 10 Points: http://bit.ly/2dJCEur ➡ Art Explorations: http://bit.ly/2iW15bP ➡ Art History in Brief: http://bit.ly/2HkVHxp ➡ Around the World in 80 Monuments: https://bit.ly/3eM03ef ➡ Quick Art: http://bit.ly/2j7jkvp Subscribe to this channel to access the benefits:    / @artesplorando