Fit Bodies: Statues, Athletes and Power Exhibition at Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
Overview
This exhibition explores Fit Bodies in the ancient and modern world intercut with the competition-winning responses of UCL students to the concept of Fit Bodies. What is a fit body? What do we mean by ‘fit’? The idea of fit body has changed over time or has it? The Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs proved their fitness every 30 years in Sed festival and today such physical prowess is not expected from our political leaders, though arguably people still prefer tall and slim Prime Ministers and Presidents in the Anglo world.
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