Adult Costumes

Mummies are bodies that have their skin and organs intact after many years of being buried. This happens when the corpses are exposed to extremely low temperatures, little or no humidity, or chemicals. Mummies were created by accident through these environmental conditions and also through cultural traditions of preserving the dead. Many animal mummies have been found in Egypt as well, mostly of cats. In Egypt, a saline mixture called natron was applied on the corpses to dry out any moisture and allow the skin to preserve. They also had finger and toe protectors to prevent any breaks and then they were wrapped in strips of cloth, and finally, a large sheet of canvas for the final protective layer. They were then placed in a sarcophagus within a tomb and buried with charms and amulets so that their souls would be protected along the journey of the afterlife. Bowls of food and drinks were also placed along side of them so they wouldn’t hunger on the journey.

The Renaissance Period began in Florence, Italy in the 14th Century. The Renaissance is most famous for its development in art. Art took on a realistic approach and focused on the expression of human emotions. This era triggered intellectual thoughts throughout Europe, and the art represented that. Many new perspectives in life, human emotions, politics, science, and religion were brought into light. Various art methods, including shading and the use of human anatomy were introduced. There were numerous improvements in the fields of astronomy, mathematics, and physics.