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Showing posts with label M.H. de Young Museum. Show all posts
Showing posts with label M.H. de Young Museum. Show all posts
Thursday, September 24, 2009
A Toast to Tutankhamun
Originally published September 23, 2009 | San Francisco Chronicle | by Carolyne Zinko
Monday, August 24, 2009
Dead Man Tells Ancient Tales
Originally published August 24, 2009 | Recordnet.com
The following is a succinct description provided by Archaeology News from Archaeology Magazine Online of the contents of this article at Recordnet.com:
The mummy of Iret-net-Hor-irw, also known as Irethorrou, was just scanned. Long in Stockton’s Haggin Museum, Irethorrou is moving to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, from which he had been on loan since 1944.
In addition an in-depth description of the examination of this mummy and its place in history, there is also information on an upcoming exhibit, which will feature as its centerpiece the mummy of Irethorrou: Very Postmortem: Mummies and Medicine, which runs October 31 through the summer of 2010.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Picture - Anubis Statue at de Young
Originally published July 22, 2009 | TwitPic
It's a slow news day, as you can tell, but that shouldn't discredit this interesting find any. I wonder if anyone sells life sized statues so that I can put one in my room.
It's a slow news day, as you can tell, but that shouldn't discredit this interesting find any. I wonder if anyone sells life sized statues so that I can put one in my room.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of Egyptian Antiquities
Originally published July 13, 2009 | Middle East Online | by Leila Diab
This freelance journalist and educator puts into scholastic comparison the golden artifacts of Tutankhamun exhibit at the de Young Museum and their significance to Ancient Egyptian thought and ends with words said by Howard Carter upon revealing the glint of gold through a hold in the wall with a tiny candle that still hold true today as we moderns make our way through the exhibit today.
This freelance journalist and educator puts into scholastic comparison the golden artifacts of Tutankhamun exhibit at the de Young Museum and their significance to Ancient Egyptian thought and ends with words said by Howard Carter upon revealing the glint of gold through a hold in the wall with a tiny candle that still hold true today as we moderns make our way through the exhibit today.
Monday, July 6, 2009
Be Inspired by King Tut Exhibit in San Francisco
Originally published July 4, 2009 | Santa Cruz Sentinel
Steven Martin, Michael Smith, and the Bangles are shining examples of the steadfast interest in ancient Egypt. The author of this article explores various areas that captivate us: Tutankhamun, unsolved mysteries, mummies and the Afterlife, and pyramids and papyri.
Steven Martin, Michael Smith, and the Bangles are shining examples of the steadfast interest in ancient Egypt. The author of this article explores various areas that captivate us: Tutankhamun, unsolved mysteries, mummies and the Afterlife, and pyramids and papyri.
Study Egypt From Beyond the Textbook
Originally published July 2, 2009 | SF Examiner| by Ken Garcia
If it’s good to be king, this year will also be a great time to be a sixth-grader.
As part of its really big show featuring the most popular exhibit in its history, de Young Museum officials are offering special group tickets to San Francisco public school students whose curriculum includes the study of ancient Egypt.
And seeing ancient Egypt up close and personal is a lot more exciting than opening a book, which is why museum officials expect close to 25,000 students to visit the exhibit this fall, when the discount tickets are offered.
The tickets are courtesy of program underwriter Wells Fargo Bank, which, in this era of corporate branding, is sponsoring “Tut School Mondays.” That’s one way to make sure the kids are not forced to stand in long lines, as their parents did when the Boy King made his first appearance in San Francisco 30 years ago.
Whether it turns out to be the beginning of a “lifelong love” of ancient history, as museum officials hope, remains to be seen. But school groups who score the tickets by going to www.tut-sanfrancisco.org will immediately learn one thing: Tut has sure aged better than the rest of us.
Hawass' Trip to San Francisco and Indianapolis
Originally published July 6, 2009 | Zahi Hawass' Blog | by Dr. Hawass
Zahi Hawass tells of his busy schedule in the States, including attending the exhibit openings at de Young and the Children's Museum, speaking a press conference, attending a party and dinner in both states, and beaming over artifacts he discovered that are featured in the Children's Museum exhibit.
Zahi Hawass tells of his busy schedule in the States, including attending the exhibit openings at de Young and the Children's Museum, speaking a press conference, attending a party and dinner in both states, and beaming over artifacts he discovered that are featured in the Children's Museum exhibit.
Friday, July 3, 2009
Los Altos Library Hosts King Tut Lectures
Originally published July 1, 2009 | Los Altos Town Crier
The Los Altos main library has scheduled three lectures describing different aspects of the M.H. de Young Museum's Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition, which include an overview of the exhibit and lectures on tombs and women in ancient times. This announcement also provides when each lecture occurs, where and when they will be held, and a phone number for more information.
The Los Altos main library has scheduled three lectures describing different aspects of the M.H. de Young Museum's Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition, which include an overview of the exhibit and lectures on tombs and women in ancient times. This announcement also provides when each lecture occurs, where and when they will be held, and a phone number for more information.
Podcast - FAMSF Curator of Ancient Art Renee Dreyfus Talks About Tut in '79 and Now
Originally published July 3, 2009 | FAMSF
Listen to (download, and/or subscribe to) the podcast posted on the FAMSF web site, where the curator of the current Tutankhamun exhibit, who was on the curatorial team for the one in '79, talks about both exhibits.
Listen to (download, and/or subscribe to) the podcast posted on the FAMSF web site, where the curator of the current Tutankhamun exhibit, who was on the curatorial team for the one in '79, talks about both exhibits.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
King Tut's Menagerie: Animal Gods in Ancient Egypt
Originally published June 29, 2009 | SF International Insight Travel Examiner | by Laurie McAndish King
King showcases several of the artifacts from Tutankhamun's exhibit, currently at the M.H. de Young Museum. Each artifact is accompanied by a picture and a brief description. Exhibit and museum information is provided at the bottom.
King showcases several of the artifacts from Tutankhamun's exhibit, currently at the M.H. de Young Museum. Each artifact is accompanied by a picture and a brief description. Exhibit and museum information is provided at the bottom.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Excavate Your Inner Pharaoh
Originally published June 26, 2009 | SFGate | by Carole Terwilliger Meyers
This article lists a few places close to home (at least in North America anyway) that you can visit to get a similar experience as you would in Egypt including the Tutankhamun exhibit at the M.H. de Young Museum, the largest North American collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts at the Rosicrucian Museum, a small exhibit at Phoebe A Hearst Museum of Anthropology, an Egyptian restaurant, and a Middle Eastern hookah bar. Each paragraph gives venue and contact information.
This article lists a few places close to home (at least in North America anyway) that you can visit to get a similar experience as you would in Egypt including the Tutankhamun exhibit at the M.H. de Young Museum, the largest North American collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts at the Rosicrucian Museum, a small exhibit at Phoebe A Hearst Museum of Anthropology, an Egyptian restaurant, and a Middle Eastern hookah bar. Each paragraph gives venue and contact information.
Tut Dazzles Crowds at de Young
Originally published June 28, 2009 | San Francisco Examiner | by Katie Worth
The seed was planted 30 years ago for those grown-ups who attended Tutankhamun's exhibit back in the late 70s and for their children attending the exhibit now. A few of these grown-ups give their reactions to the current exhibit.
This article ends with exhibit information.
The seed was planted 30 years ago for those grown-ups who attended Tutankhamun's exhibit back in the late 70s and for their children attending the exhibit now. A few of these grown-ups give their reactions to the current exhibit.
This article ends with exhibit information.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
From the Valley of the Kings
Accessed June 25, 2009 | San Francisco Examiner
The following are special feature articles that chronicle the Boy King's return to San Francisco as an exhibit at the M.H. de Young Museum. Click each link to read each article:
After a Thirty-Year Wait, the Boy King is Back, by Steven Winn (about the trek and past history of Tutankhamun's artifacts to San Francisco)
Tut Mystery Revealed — Almost, by Brent Begin (Zahi Hawass speaks at a press conference about the exhibit at the museum)
The Boy King is Back in Town (Major sponsors, presenters, patrons and organizers of the exhibit come together in anticipation of the show)
The King Tut Mystique, by Leslie Katz (the Fine Arts Museums Director, John Buchanan, gives his reactions to and advice about attending the exhibit)
First Tut Exhibit Nearly Missed, by Steven Winn (a bit of history of the first time the Tutankhamun collection was showcased in San Francisco in 1979, how it almost bypassed the city, and how it eventually became one of the cities to host the exhibit)
Tunneling Back Through Time, by Steven Winn (Steven Winn reminisces about his travels through Ancient Egyptian exhibits at home an throughout Egypt)
Gilded Remnants of a Lost Epoch, by Steven Winn (showcases the poster boy of the exhibit, a golden coffinette for one of Tutankhamun's internal organs)
A Life Dedicated to Antiquity, by Steven Winn (Steven Winn tells of the life and times of Zahi Hawass)
Discoveries of a Lifetime, by Steven Winn (gives a brief acknowledgment to the man who brought Tutankhamun to the world: Howard Carter)
This web page also comes with a digital companion guide of the museum's Tutankhamun exhibit.
The following are special feature articles that chronicle the Boy King's return to San Francisco as an exhibit at the M.H. de Young Museum. Click each link to read each article:
After a Thirty-Year Wait, the Boy King is Back, by Steven Winn (about the trek and past history of Tutankhamun's artifacts to San Francisco)
Tut Mystery Revealed — Almost, by Brent Begin (Zahi Hawass speaks at a press conference about the exhibit at the museum)
The Boy King is Back in Town (Major sponsors, presenters, patrons and organizers of the exhibit come together in anticipation of the show)
The King Tut Mystique, by Leslie Katz (the Fine Arts Museums Director, John Buchanan, gives his reactions to and advice about attending the exhibit)
First Tut Exhibit Nearly Missed, by Steven Winn (a bit of history of the first time the Tutankhamun collection was showcased in San Francisco in 1979, how it almost bypassed the city, and how it eventually became one of the cities to host the exhibit)
Tunneling Back Through Time, by Steven Winn (Steven Winn reminisces about his travels through Ancient Egyptian exhibits at home an throughout Egypt)
Gilded Remnants of a Lost Epoch, by Steven Winn (showcases the poster boy of the exhibit, a golden coffinette for one of Tutankhamun's internal organs)
A Life Dedicated to Antiquity, by Steven Winn (Steven Winn tells of the life and times of Zahi Hawass)
Discoveries of a Lifetime, by Steven Winn (gives a brief acknowledgment to the man who brought Tutankhamun to the world: Howard Carter)
This web page also comes with a digital companion guide of the museum's Tutankhamun exhibit.
Experience Tut at Twilight this Summer!
Accessed June 25, 2009 | Tut San Francisco
In addition the the Tutankhamun exhibit, the M.H. de Young Museum offers a special event, with discounts on the main exhibit and at the café, turned pharaoh's eatery. The web page provides information on the event including its duration, a sampling of the café menu and prices, and discount prices.
In addition the the Tutankhamun exhibit, the M.H. de Young Museum offers a special event, with discounts on the main exhibit and at the café, turned pharaoh's eatery. The web page provides information on the event including its duration, a sampling of the café menu and prices, and discount prices.
Tidbits: Why Not Eat Like King Tutankhamun, Too?
Originally published June 23, 2009 | Marin Independent Journal | by Vicki Larson
A San Francisco catering company creates a menu fit for an Egyptian king to match the Tutankhamun exhibit at the M.H. de Young Museum. The article gives you a peep at what you may find on the menu, the duration of the special culinary experience, and the hours of operation.
A San Francisco catering company creates a menu fit for an Egyptian king to match the Tutankhamun exhibit at the M.H. de Young Museum. The article gives you a peep at what you may find on the menu, the duration of the special culinary experience, and the hours of operation.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Video - Tutankhamun: New Details of the Boy King
Originally published June 19, 2009 | ABC 7 - San Francisco News | by Spencer Christian
The following video is a special that aired in San Fran on ABC 7 News called Tutankhamun: New Details of the Boy King, mentioned in my blog post on June 17, 2009.
The following video is a special that aired in San Fran on ABC 7 News called Tutankhamun: New Details of the Boy King, mentioned in my blog post on June 17, 2009.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Video - Visiting the Valley of the Kings
Originally published June 19, 2009 | San Francisco News | by Spencer Christian
Spencer Christian visits the Luxor, said to be the world's greatest open air museum. Following this video are resources and de Young Museum's Tutankhamun exhibit information.
Spencer Christian visits the Luxor, said to be the world's greatest open air museum. Following this video are resources and de Young Museum's Tutankhamun exhibit information.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
King Tut Returns to San Francisco
Originally published June 17, 2009 | Inside Bay Area | Pat Craig
Pat Craig gives his two-cents about the Tutankhamun exhibit when it comes to the San Francisco's de Young Museum this Saturday, speaking of the decline in buzz about Tut these days, a brief history of the exhibit's last touring adventure to San Fran, and some history about when Tutankhamun was discovered.
At the bottom, he includes the who, what, when, where, and how much of the exhibit.
Pat Craig gives his two-cents about the Tutankhamun exhibit when it comes to the San Francisco's de Young Museum this Saturday, speaking of the decline in buzz about Tut these days, a brief history of the exhibit's last touring adventure to San Fran, and some history about when Tutankhamun was discovered.
At the bottom, he includes the who, what, when, where, and how much of the exhibit.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
King Tut Exhibit Comes to De Young
Originally published June 16, 2009 | ABC 7 - San Francisco News
The Golden Gate Park's De Young Museum will play host to the traveling Tutankhamun exhibit, starting June 27 through September 30.
This blurb about the coming event features museum information and hours, an accompanying video, and an announcement of an ABC special program that will air June 20 entitled Tutankhamun: New Details of The Boy King.
The Golden Gate Park's De Young Museum will play host to the traveling Tutankhamun exhibit, starting June 27 through September 30.
This blurb about the coming event features museum information and hours, an accompanying video, and an announcement of an ABC special program that will air June 20 entitled Tutankhamun: New Details of The Boy King.
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