Channel: Getty Museum

Category: Education

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Description: During ancient Egypt’s last dynasty, a massive cultural exchange occurred between Greeks and Egyptians, then reflected in art and cultural practices. Learn how this Greco-Egyptian legacy influenced portrayals of the dead, such as for Herakleides. Getty has joined forces with Smarthistory to bring you an in-depth look at select works within our collection, whether you’re looking to learn more at home or want to make art more accessible in your classroom. This six-part video series illuminates art history concepts through fun, unscripted conversations between art historians, curators, archaeologists, and artists, committed to a fresh take on the history of visual arts. View the Getty Conversations series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLij2XTFgmBSQXPYGkw4zLRfiF96kfRSGN Learn more about the "Mummy of Herakleides" in Getty's collection online: getty.edu/art/collection/object/103WN2 Subscribe to the Getty Museum YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/gettymuseum?sub_confirmation=1 #GettyMuseum #Smarthistory #GettyConversations