The Fayum Portraits: Funerary Painting of Roman Egypt (1988)
This enigmatic short film presents fifty Egyptian funerary portraits from the region of Fayum. Painted during Roman rule between 100 and 300 A.D., these striking, psychological works were executed in encaustic while their subjects were alive and later used to cover their faces after mummification. Narration includes excerpts from late Hellenistic texts including religious works and first-hand accounts from the dwellers of Fayum themselves, along with commentary from the art historian Richard Brilliant.
Director: Andrea Simon, Bob Rosen
Runtime: 15 min
Release Date: January 1, 1988
Cast
- Richard Brilliant - Narrator
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Andrea Simon, Bob Rosen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fayum Portraits: Funerary Painting of Roman Egypt about?
- This enigmatic short film presents fifty Egyptian funerary portraits from the region of Fayum. Painted during Roman rule between 100 and 300 A.D., these striking, psychological works were executed in encaustic while their subjects were alive and later used to cover their faces after mummification. Narration includes excerpts from late Hellenistic texts including religious works and first-hand accounts from the dwellers of Fayum themselves, along with commentary from the art historian Richard Brilliant.
- Who directed The Fayum Portraits: Funerary Painting of Roman Egypt?
- The Fayum Portraits: Funerary Painting of Roman Egypt was directed by Andrea Simon, Bob Rosen.
- Who stars in The Fayum Portraits: Funerary Painting of Roman Egypt?
- The Fayum Portraits: Funerary Painting of Roman Egypt stars Richard Brilliant.
- How long is The Fayum Portraits: Funerary Painting of Roman Egypt?
- The Fayum Portraits: Funerary Painting of Roman Egypt has a runtime of 15m (15 minutes).
- Where was The Fayum Portraits: Funerary Painting of Roman Egypt produced?
- The Fayum Portraits: Funerary Painting of Roman Egypt was produced in United States of America.