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A Surgeon’s Kit from Iran

Posted on May 4, 2017 by sarahd

by Isabella Cullen Walking around the Islamic Middle East department, gleaming lacquerware immediately draws the eye. Particularly elaborate is one painted surgical kit, dating from c.1820-40, which probably originates from Isfahan, Iran. The artefact is illuminated by its reddish-brown varnished … Continue reading →

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Satan/Mephistopheles (1833)- a drawing

Posted on April 24, 2017 by sarahd

Satan/Mephistopheles, by Jean-Jacques Feuchère (1807–52). blog post and drawing by Freddie Davies “Among all the angels and demons, there is one figure that incontestably merits particular attention”. Such were the words of the Paris Salon when they encountered Feuchère’s striking … Continue reading →

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Student View – Raphael’s Drawings in the Ashmolean’s Print Room

Posted on February 2, 2017 by sarahd

by Holly Kelsey Walking into the print room in the Ashmolean I was first struck by the room itself – the friendly, musty smell from the old books lining the walls; drawers enticingly entitled ‘Turner’ or ‘Ruskin’; the small semicircle … Continue reading →

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The Secret Life of Casts

Posted on August 12, 2016 by sarahd

by Abbey Ellis Why should we care about casts? Why does the Ashmolean have a gallery dedicated entirely to their display? And what actually is a cast anyway? Allow me to enlighten you. A cast is an exact replica of … Continue reading →

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Model of a Camel

Posted on May 19, 2016 by sarahd

Model of a Camel, Tang Dynasty (AD 618-906) Soft whiteware, remains of paint by Izzy Galwey As many historians have commented, the Tang dynasty was extraordinarily cosmopolitain era of Chinese history. Trade routes stretched away across Asia in all directions; … Continue reading →

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Artwork: Clio, Muse of History, Marble sculpture

Posted on April 28, 2016 by sarahd

by Elizabeth Briggs DPhil Student, Oxford Centre for Maritime Archaeology Medium: Graphite on paper Subject: Clio, Muse of History, Marble sculpture Location: Ashmolean Museum, Greek and Roman Sculpture Gallery Notes: My favourite way to appreciate an ancient sculpture is by … Continue reading →

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Andy Warhol Exhibition Takeover

Posted on March 23, 2016 by sarahd

By Abbey Ellis Over 100 students from the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes packed the Ashmolean on 8 March 2016 for a special viewing of the current Andy Warhol exhibition, organized by the Museum’s Public Engagement Officer and the … Continue reading →

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If Ancient Egypt had Instagram…

Posted on March 17, 2016 by sarahd

By Luke Pepera Today, in what has often been called the ‘social media age’, self-presentation (whether for one’s Facebook, Instagram, and/or Tinder profiles) has never been so important. Or has it? In Hierakonpolis, Egypt, archaeologists have discovered many magnificent cosmetic … Continue reading →

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The Student Creative Board Goes Potty!

Posted on March 15, 2016 by sarahd

By Abbey Ellis On February 9th, the Student Creative Board welcomed 28 eager participants to the Ashmolean for a clay workshop. Master potter Charlie Clarke from Little Earthquake Pots was on hand to guide students through the process of making … Continue reading →

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JOIN THE ASHMOLEAN’S STUDENT CREATIVE BOARD!

Posted on March 8, 2016 by sarahd

What we do: • LiveFriday event planning: the Board runs a stall or activity at each Ashmolean LiveFriday event, aiming to engage an audience of students with the museum collections. As a Board Member, you will be part of the … Continue reading →

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