Cleopatra
Gustave Moreau
France
1887
"Give me to drink mandragora...
That I might sleep this out this great gap of time
My Antony is away."
William Shakespeare
Antony and Cleopatra
Act I, scene v
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Being Cleopatra: Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
New Zealand soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa sings one of Cleopatra's aria Tu la mia stella sei from Handel's Giulio Cesare in Egitto.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Cleopatra's Beauty Secrets: Sacred Luxuries: Fragrance, Aromatherapy, and Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt
About the BookPaintings of people wearing incense cones on their wigs, sniffing flowers, and anointing just about anything; palettes for preparing cosmetics; and quantities of both romantic and religious literature all show the major role played by scent in Egyptian culture. Perfume was so important a part of ancient Egyptian life that it is remarkable that there are no other monographs on the subject. Noted author Manniche (Egyptology, Univ. of Copenhagen) studies the role of perfume and scent in Egyptian society as medicine, aphrodisiac, incense, and cosmetic. For the adventurous, Manniche even includes recipes from a variety of classical sources as well as Egyptian manuscripts. Recommended for large collections on the history of perfumes, aromatherapy, and folk medicine as well as general collections seeking scholarly but readable material on ancient Egyptian lifestyles.
Buy Sacred Luxuries: Fragrance, Aromatherapy, and Cosmetics in Ancient Egypt
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Sequin Tube Top SweaterSunday, January 23, 2011
You think you know Cleopatra, but you have no idea: #2
#2 Cleopatra was the only person in the entire Ptolemaic dynasty who could actually speak Egyptian. In fact, she was fluent in 9 languages.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
Cleopatra Through the Artist's Eye: Michelangelo & William Shakespeare
Cleopatra
Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni
1533-1534
"Give me my robe, put on my crown; I have
Immortal longings in me."
William Shakespeare
Antony and Cleopatra
Act V, scene ii
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Cleopatra & Caesarion at the Temple of Dendera
A relief of Cleopatra and her son, fathered by Caeser, Caesarion at the Temple of Dendera
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Monday, January 17, 2011
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Being Cleopatra: Martha Leebolt
Cleopatra is definitely making a comback this year. First a book, then talk of a movie starring Angelina Jolie, and now a ballet! The world premiere of the ballet Cleopatra will take place at the Leeds Grand Theatre on Febuary 26, 2011 starring Martha Leebolt as the title role and Tobias Bately as Anthony. Music by Claude-Michel Schönberg and choreography by David Nixon OBE.
In a world ruled by men, this courageous and compulsive woman overturned convention and changed the course of history. Cleopatra’s legacy has inspired generations. Now, composer Claude-Michel Schönberg (Miss Saigon, Les Miserables) and Northern Ballet Artistic Director David Nixon OBE, bring her astounding story to the stage in this must-see ballet for 2011. As Cleopatra’s star rises once more, book now for Northern Ballet’s unique retelling of this remarkable woman’s story.
CLEOPATRA Martha Leebolt
ANTHONY Tobias Batley
MUSIC Claude-Michel Schönberg
CHOREOGRAPHY David Nixon OBE
CHOREOGRAPHY David Nixon OBE
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Cincinnati Gets Ready to Unveil Their New Cleopatra Exhibit
The Cincinnati Museum Center is getting ready to unveil their new and highly anticipated exhibit "Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt." This exhibit features over 150 artifacts weighing in at a total of 10 tons with some pieces being more than 2,000 years old. These artifacts were found after a series of earthquakes and floods nearly destroyed the ancient Egyptian city of Alexandria. French archaeologists recovered many pieces deep beneath the Mediterranean Sea. February 18, 2011 - September 5, 2011
Tickets range from $15-$23 (audio tour included)
Mon-Thu 10am-6pm & Fri-Sat 11am-7pm.
*Teacher Preview - February 15 4-9pm, free for a teacher and 1 guest. Click here for more information
Friday, January 14, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Cleopatra Through the Artist's Eye: Massimo Stanzione & William Shakespeare
CleopatraMassimo Stanzione
1630s
1630s
"Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale
Her infinite variety other women cloy
The appetites they feed, but she makes hungry
Where most she satisfies."
William Shakespeare
Antony and Cleopatra
Act II, scene ii
Act II, scene ii
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