01:082:105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Senenmut, Hatshepsut, Polytheism
Document Summary
Art was remarkably consistent over the old and middle kingdom. Institutions of old kingdom still present in the new kingdom. Following collapse of middle kingdom, restoration of uni ed nation overseeing imperialistic expansion and increased wealth. Creation of cult of the sun-god, amun-ra, with his capital at ancient thebes. Architecture: huge royal mortuary temples, and great temple complexes to the gods. Sculpture: along with traditional materials, use of precious materials. Major political change sin in the new kingdom. Senemut ; mortuary temple of hatshepsut at deil-el-bahiri; ca. Valley of the kings : tombs were secreted; not meant to be seen or found by egyptians, buried in hidden tombs, making sure that the ka would not be disturbed, make it harder for looters to loot the tomb. Kneeling figure of king hatshepsut; red granite; ca. Egyptian society: had an avenue lined with sphinxes, procession proceeded up successive ramps.
