Qusair Amra. Desert castle
Description
Standing in the Jordanian desert is a singular archaeological treasure: the bath complex at Qusair Amra. Inside, the walls display lively frescoes depicting hundreds of characters engaged in a wide variety of activities. Using a computer-generated reconstruction of the least well preserved paintings, this program restores the faded images to their original vibrant colors in order to unravel the fascinating visual narrative. These frescoes are a splendid example of figurative representation as depicted in Arab art-and a valuable window on life during the Umayyad dynasty.
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27 min
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Date of Publication
[2006], c2001
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Films on Demand
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