Comments on: Omar Sharif’’s Greatest Performance?

By: zoss

zoss — Sat, 19 Nov 2005 05:12:45 +0000

Samantha,
I don’t know whether that story is true or not, and I have no reason to believe that it isn’t. Either way, it certainly doesn’t contradict my comment — the key difference is what comes after Egyptian (in my comment it’s an “s” refering to the people, and in the story it’s the word “government” refering to the modern day pharos.)

By: spyder

spyder — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 23:43:27 +0000

It is amazingly refreshing to read about the Tut exhibit’s success as it tours around. I remember the first time, back in the 70’s, when i beheld its stunning artifacts and unique incredible craftsmanship, at the LA County Museum of Art. Your enjoyment and thrill is the very reason exhibits such as this need to come round more often than they do, or just again in so many cases. Thanks for the hope.

By: Risky Business? | Cosmic Variance

Risky Business? | Cosmic Variance — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 21:31:01 +0000

[...] In universities enlightened enough to have promotions committees that give serious consideration to that part of your tenure dossier that falls under outreach (teaching and research aside for the moment…), blogging activity should at least make a positive contribution there (I’m not talking mostly about pictures of your dog, or your trip to the museum, I’m talking about the other stuff blogging can be about – your work. Although…never mind, another time). [...]

By: Samantha

Samantha — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 19:32:02 +0000

As for your $25, Clifford, I'm sad to say, is counted with the sum of money that is not going to make the majority of Egyptians' lives any better.

Zoss, I thought that one of the reasons this show was so (controversially) expensive was that the Museums hosting it had to pay a decent amount ($5 million/venue) to the Egyptian government to aid in restoration projects (see here). Is this not true?

By: Tut-Tutting at Tut Tat | Cosmic Variance

Tut-Tutting at Tut Tat | Cosmic Variance — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 07:21:31 +0000

[...] Well, after the wonderful and exquisite treasures on the inside of the exhibition (see my earlier post), which I was not allowed to photograph, I was funneled into the gift shop. A glance told me that I had to linger there and take some photos of the truly spectacular tat (junk) that they are selling there. Some of it is just such great tat, and I wanted to share it with you. [...]

By: Plato

Plato — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 07:17:39 +0000

On recorded times in history of that era….does it seem satisfactory? Would science be comfortable with it’s time table?

By: Clifford

Clifford — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 04:17:47 +0000

Thanks zoss. I suspected that was the case.

Hi Pyracantha, I think that whether one wants to go into the details of whether or not there is a clear line of descent from the ancient Egyptians, and whether or not they were Black Africans, it is clear that they are one of the oldest civilizations on the planet, with a tremendous influence on all that came after. It is in that sense (at least) that I meant what I said…..

Cheers,

-cvj

By: Pyracantha

Pyracantha — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 03:58:08 +0000

Clifford writes (about the Egyptian art show):

“…it deserves to be looked at properly, perhaps, maybe out of respect for the culture (all of our Western culture)…”

I have recently encountered some ideas that claim that all of “Western” culture originated from the ancient Egyptians, and that these Egyptians, including King Tut, were Black Africans. Is this what you are referring to by “all of our Western culture?”

By: zoss

zoss — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 03:37:18 +0000

As an Egyptian; I must say I’m proud … of Omar (El)Sharif — he’s a passionate individual who went out there and applied himself and his talent; in contrast to many an idler basking in the accomplishments (of long gone “ancestors”) in which they themselves had no hand. As for your $25, Clifford, I’m sad to say, is counted with the sum of money that is not going to make the majority of Egyptians’ lives any better.

(I must appologize for the bitterness that crept in my note, but I’m told repressing is not healthy. I’m glad you enjoyed the show, though.)

By: Plato

Plato — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 18:28:43 +0000

I missed it while it was being hosted in Victoria, British Columbia. I wanted too. Well, with Clifford’s “photographic eye” then I guess.