AH 1700 Lecture 3: Chapter 3 Study Guide
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Key terms: hieroglyphs- a system of writing using symbols or pictures, mastaba- arabic, bench . These earliest preserved labeled historical reliefs commemorate the unification of. Narmer, the largest figure, effortlessly defeats a foe on one side, and on the other surveys the beheaded enemy. Predynastic period ended with unification of upper and lower. Palette- stone slab with a circular depression. One of the earliest historical artworks preserved. Used to prepare eye makeup- used to protect their eyes against irritation and the glare of the sun) Palette-slate, flat curved stone with a circular depression and this is where you put eye makeup. Narmer killing an enemy and servant holding sandals; standing on dead enemies. 2 different crowns = united upper and lower. Enemies represent chaos and king represents order- king triumphs chaos. Imhotep, steped pyramid and mortuary precinct of djoser. High priest for sun g-d and designed/build step pyramid. Not just a burial ground- temple around tomb.
