On the origins of the cartouche and encircling symbolism in Old Kingdom pyramids /

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This study suggests the development of the cartouche was closely related to the monumental encircling symbolism incorporated into the architectural designs of the Old Kingdom pyramids. By employing a new architectural style and a new iconographic symbol, the pharaoh sought to elevate his status abov...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Lightbody, David I. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Oxford : Archaeopress Publishing Ltd, [2020]
Colección:Access archaeology.
Temas:
2686-2181 B.C.
Tombs > Decoration > Egypt.
Inscriptions, Egyptian.
Pyramids > Egypt.
Tombes > Décoration > Égypte.
Inscriptions égyptiennes.
Pyramides > Égypte.
Egyptian archaeology / Egyptology.
HISTORY > Ancient > Egypt.
Inscriptions, Egyptian
Pyramids
Tombs > Decoration
Egypt > History > Old Kingdom, ca. 2686-ca. 2181 B.C.
Égypte > Histoire > ca 2780-ca 2280 av. J.-C. (Ancien Empire)
Egypt
History
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:This study suggests the development of the cartouche was closely related to the monumental encircling symbolism incorporated into the architectural designs of the Old Kingdom pyramids. By employing a new architectural style and a new iconographic symbol, the pharaoh sought to elevate his status above that of the members of his powerful court.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (94 pages) : illustrations (some colour).
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781789696578
1789696577
1789696585
9781789696585

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