AsianBomb777 said:

the blue jeans butt still is my favourite.

PurpleThunder said:

dawntreader said:

It's nice, huh?

AsianBomb777 said:

I don't know if you if you really want answers to your questions because no one seems to bother, but here goes:




I seem to be committed.

Only had one. In fact my avatar represents monogamy. Nofert (her name) means beauty.

The Wedded State was to ancient Egyptian minds the ideal part of the divine order. Monogamy is documented even from predynastic times.




Nofert and Rahotep, two courtiers whose portrayal reflects the great importance of their positions. Nofert was designated as 'one known to the king'. Her Husband Prince Rahotep was probably the sun of King Snofru. He held the titles of high priest of Re at Heliopolis, Director of Expeditions and Chief of Construction. The colored diadem worn by Nofert over her wig represents a silver band with ornamental inlays. Her collar was made of semi-precious stone beads and pendants. According to artistic convention the man's complexion is much darker than his wife's. This is one of the masterpieces of Egyptian art. See also ill.80. Painted limestone. From the mastaba of Rahotep and Nofert, Medium. Early 4th dynasty. Cairo, Egyptian Museum.


It was the most beautiful piece of art I saw in Egypt. If you can imagine, this sculpture was made and painted during the 4th Dynasty (2575 - 2467 BC). It is considered a miracle that the colors remain so vivid after all this time. It's the only one like that. All the others, the paint is dulled or washed off.

heartbeatocean said:

Very cool.

Amazing that art can outlast civilizations.

TeaAndTe said:

shut it
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AsianBomb777 said:

It had a really deep affect on me. I was like frozen in front of that statue and didn't want to leave. I came back to it a couple of times later. It seemed perfectly alive, and perfectly at peace. It might be my favorite art piece ever.

heartbeatocean said:

I often find that pieces of art have done that to me too.
I always viewed paintings more than just "cool pictures" but for the message they send, whether diliberately, or filtered through the beholder's current state of mind.