Pyramid
starring: Derek Jacobi, David Macaulay
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- The Story Of Humankind's Most Enduring Physical Creations
Another in the long line of animated adaptations of the coolest series of illustrated architectural books ever written, David Macaulay's collected works. This film shows how and why the great pyramids of the Nile Valley were constructed, and herein imagines the key figures of the era, while giving us a storyline (with murder, political intrigue, and the evil of human ambition) to add interest to an already fascinating subject. Although I personally prefer Cathedral, Castle, and Roman City a little ... Read More
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- Egypt for the classroom
This is an excellent video for the classroom. I teach sixth grade and I can tell you that the students really like the animation sequences that tie directly to the artifacts shown. Although at times it seems dated by the clothing, the kids are focused. In conjunction with this video, I also utilize the book of the same name. The students learn about how to build a pyramid. I would highly recommend this video.
Rating: - Good intro to pyramids and Egyptology
David McCauley, in the video based on his book Pyramid, presents a view of life in the Fourth Dynasty during the reign of Khufu and an account of the building of Khufu's pyramid complex at Giza.While this animated account is primarily a fictionalized history of the building of the pyramid, it holds fairly well to known facts regarding Khufu's reign, and allows the modern viewer a better understanding of life in Old Kingdom Egypt.
MacCauley begins by showing Khufu as a strong and vigorous ... Read More
Rating: - Great Look at History for Kids and Adults
David Macaulay's video series has to be one of the best introductions to some of the major architectural achievements in the ancient world.Combining animation with live-action shots of historic sites is a stroke of brilliance as both work hand-in-hand to enhance the viewer's comprehension of the architectural, social, and historical importance of the subjects Macaulay describes.David Macaulay, himself, is a wonderful host on this guide through the ancient world.There are four videos in this series: ... Read More
- The Story Of Humankind's Most Enduring Physical CreationsAnother in the long line of animated adaptations of the coolest series of illustrated architectural books ever written, David Macaulay's collected works. This film shows how and why the great pyramids of the Nile Valley were constructed, and herein imagines the key figures of the era, while giving us a storyline (with murder, political intrigue, and the evil of human ambition) to add interest to an already fascinating subject. Although I personally prefer Cathedral, Castle, and Roman City a little ... Read More
- Egypt for the classroomThis is an excellent video for the classroom. I teach sixth grade and I can tell you that the students really like the animation sequences that tie directly to the artifacts shown. Although at times it seems dated by the clothing, the kids are focused. In conjunction with this video, I also utilize the book of the same name. The students learn about how to build a pyramid. I would highly recommend this video.
- Good intro to pyramids and EgyptologyDavid McCauley, in the video based on his book Pyramid, presents a view of life in the Fourth Dynasty during the reign of Khufu and an account of the building of Khufu's pyramid complex at Giza.While this animated account is primarily a fictionalized history of the building of the pyramid, it holds fairly well to known facts regarding Khufu's reign, and allows the modern viewer a better understanding of life in Old Kingdom Egypt.
MacCauley begins by showing Khufu as a strong and vigorous ... Read More
- Great Look at History for Kids and AdultsDavid Macaulay's video series has to be one of the best introductions to some of the major architectural achievements in the ancient world.Combining animation with live-action shots of historic sites is a stroke of brilliance as both work hand-in-hand to enhance the viewer's comprehension of the architectural, social, and historical importance of the subjects Macaulay describes.David Macaulay, himself, is a wonderful host on this guide through the ancient world.There are four videos in this series: ... Read More
