ARTHIST 1A03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Clerestory, Peristyle, Mudbrick
26 Sep 2018
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Reconstruction of the great temple of amun at karnak. Drawing of a temple complex that was built bit by bit by each. Sanctuary available for only priests, statue of god amun. Pylon that can be freestanding or attached. Pylons with carved historical reliefs, large propaganda walls. Reconstruction drawing of the hypostyle hall, great temple of amun at. Capital is always on top of column- headpiece. Capitals can take different forms, papyrus forms or lotus forms. Columns with papyriform and bud capitals, hypostyle hall. Papyrus and lotus= upper and lower egypt unification. Columns are closely spaced to prevent lintel blocks from cracking. Sand was used to build up the walking surface. Sand levelling to build up the capitals. Sun god aten in the sun disc. Flail and shepherd"s crook are attributes of osiris. Wide shoulders, muscular, trained-like body/ but this statue presents a big belly, frail shoulders, wide hips- artistic representation. Found in a workshop of a sculptor.
