The Griffith Institute, University of Oxford, and The Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy are teaming up to bring Egypt in 3-D to the Bodleian Libraries’ Weston Library, Oxford, on Saturday 4th February 2023.
“Egypt has fascinated the public since Napoleon’s scientific expedition that uncovered the Rosetta Stone, but until fairly recently few people could actually afford to travel there or were well-prepared enough to stand the hazards of the trip. However, thanks to the introduction of the stereoscope and the improvements of photography, it became possible for the Victorian middle class to virtually discover all the monuments and sites of this ancient civilisation in glorious depth, without leaving their fireside or experiencing any discomfort. Starting with Francis Frith in the late 1850s, dozens of photographers up to the turn of the twentieth century captured the wonders of the Nile Valley for the stereoscope. When, in the mid-1920s, Harry Burton photographed the objects recovered from the tomb of King Tutankhamun, he didn’t realise he was sometimes taking “accidental stereos”, recently discovered by Jennifer Navratil.
Archaeologist and Egyptologist from the Griffith Institute Dr. Daniela Rosenow and photo historian from the Brian May Archive of Stereoscopy Denis Pellerin will take you on a stereoscopic journey you will not easily forget.”
The talk and the loaning of 3-D glasses are free, but booking is required. Please click on this link for details and to register. **PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED**
Location: Sir Victor Blank Lecture Theatre, Weston Library, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG, Saturday 4th February 2023, 2-3pm.
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Dear Rebecca,
Thanks a lot for the invitation. I cannot come. Will you record the talk ?
JYG
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