Paperback. 'True Mummy' is a compelling drama, which presents provocative ideas and poses difficult questions connected to issues of life and death, morality and art, ritual versus utilitarianism, and the "opposing concepts of creation and desecration." 'True Mummy' refers to a black, luminous, clear glaze, the "best shellac in the history of art," that was made from the ash of cremated mummies. What is sacred today-anything? Is any degree of desecration justified in the pursuit of truth and thecreation of art? These are only a few of the questions posed in this provocative drama. "Cone's plays present a remarkable talent for layering history, visual art, philosophy and contemporary social issues to produce works that must be consumed with care, given the complexity of their ingredients."- The Rain Review Of Books "True Mummy" is a compelling drama, which presents provocative ideas and poses difficult questions connected to issues of life and death, morality and art, ritual versus utilitarianism, and the &quote;opposing concepts of creation and desecration.&quote; "True Mummy" refers to a black, luminous, clear glaze, the &quote;best shellac in the history of art, &quote; that was made from the ash of cremated mummies. What is sacred today—anything? Is any degree of desecration justified in the pursuit of truth and the creation of art? These are only a few of the questions posed in this provocative drama. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.

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Title: True Mummy (Paperback)
Publisher: Anvil Press Publishers Inc
Publication Date: 2004
Language: English
ISBN 10: 1895636523
ISBN 13: 9781895636529
Binding: Paperback
Edition: 1st Edition
Condition: new

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True Mummy is a compelling drama, which presents provocative ideas and poses difficult questions connected to issues of life and death, morality and art, ritual versus utilitarianism, and the &quote;opposing concepts of creation and desecration.&quote;True Mummy refers to a black, luminous, clear glaze, the &quote;best shellac in the history of art,&quote; that was made from the ash of cremated mummies.What is sacred today—anything? Is any degree of desecration justified in the pursuit of truth and the creation of art? These are only a few of the questions posed in this provocative drama.

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