After 3.356 years – Bust of Nefertiti gets recreated by 3D-artist
The bust of Nefertiti was created around 1345 BC in Amarna (Egypt) 18th Dynasty in the workshop of the sculptor Thutmose.
In 2012 – 3.356 years later – the 3D artist Johann Christoph Bätz decides to model the bust as a 3D computer graphic. “This bust always fascinated me.” he says. “For example the contrast between the haed with it’s massive crown – held by a long thin neck – takes composition to the extremest possible expression within the materials bearing capacity. Yet the sculpture feels very strong and stable. Same with the stern and almost emotionless facial expression.” – he further elaborates: “It was a very smart move by the sculptor to keep the symmetry of traditional monumental depiction of Egytian pharaos. By using only very slight intentional deviations from symmetry the bust becomes alive and continues to fascinate to this day.”
We wanted to know why he undertook this project. There are 3D scans. “A few things came together. At that time I wanted to become a sculptor. Renting an atelier, the materials and machines were simply too expensive for me.
3Dmodel of Bust of Nefertiti, by Johann Christoph Bätz, 2012
So the 3D-Computer graphics were a good alternative to develop spatial awareness and skills. I don’t know if its a Replica or a piece of art in it’s own right. It was definitivly an exceptional study. I regularly visited the “Neues Museum” in Berlin to see the bust and other pieces and studies of Thutmose. It was a great time of joy and intense growth for me.“
Green light for modernization after years of hard fighting
courtesy buenck+fehse gmbh
Schematic representaion of modernization plan. Simplified model reminiscent of polystyrene made architectural models. Color coded frosted glass volumes show the spatial arrangement of the new functional rooms to solve the ongoing issues.
early 2010s, Johann Christoph Bätz on behalf of buenck+fehse gmbh, Tennisclub Blau-Weiss 1899, Berlin Grunewald
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“Not in my name!” says graphic designer Johann Christoph Bätz at a meeting with friends. Arguing that a signifant drops of content values on social media endangers human species. The responsibilty for the loss
signifant drops of content values on social media
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Designer speaks out against dullness
“Not in my name!” says graphic designer Johann Christoph Bätz at a meeting with friends. Arguing that a signifant drops of content values on social media endangers human species. The responsibilty for the loss
Designer speaks out against dullness
“Not in my name!” says graphic designer Johann Christoph Bätz at a meeting with friends.
Arguing that a signifant drops of content values on social media endangers human species. The responsibilty for the loss.
Arguing that a signifant drops of content values on social media endangers human species. The resp signifant drops of content values on social media endangers human species. The responsibilty for the loss
“Not in my name!” says graphic designer Johann Christoph Bätz at a meeting with friends.