Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
City
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| gptkbp:are |
often displayed in museums
valued by collectors a subject of academic research funerary portraits a significant archaeological find a testament to ancient craftsmanship considered rare artifacts a blend of realism and idealism considered masterpieces of portraiture notable for their detailed eyes a source of historical information a reflection of social status a key to understanding ancient beliefs a unique form of portraiture an example of ancient realism buried with mummies commissioned by wealthy families often found in private collections painted on wooden panels an_important_part_of_ancient_Egyptian_funerary_practices part_of_the_Egyptian_Museum_collections |
| gptkbp:built |
gptkb:Roman_Egypt
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| gptkbp:characterizedBy |
naturalism
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| gptkbp:depicts |
realistic human faces
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| gptkbp:exhibits |
diverse ethnic backgrounds
clothing styles of the time Hellenistic_influences |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Fayum portraits
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:Byzantine_art
art history studies |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
modern portrait artists
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| gptkbp:is_featured_in |
facial expressions
women and children individuals in their prime |
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
mythological elements
gold leaf funerary inscriptions symbols of the deceased |
| gptkbp:locatedIn |
tombs
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| gptkbp:madeOf |
wood
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| gptkbp:originatedIn |
Fayum Oasis
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| gptkbp:reflects |
cultural syncretism
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| gptkbp:represents |
the_fusion_of_Greek_and_Egyptian_cultures
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| gptkbp:technique |
encaustic painting
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| gptkbp:usedFor |
mummification
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| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
1st to 3rd century AD
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