In the age of the Ancients, a sun rises over a vast civilization, found in the lower Nile Valley. Its geography consists of a rugged, unfertile desert, with glimpses of green, which grace either side of the Nile river. This location harbored a civilization, a third dynasty, which changed the course of history through its many technological advancements in mathematics, astronomy, and medicine. Djoser, the first king of the “Old kingdom,” headed these technological advancements sometime between 2691 and 2625 BC by commencing the construction of the first pyramids, the step pyramid (Fichner-Rathus). This can be contributed to Djoser’s obsession with the afterlife and his need to leave an everlasting mark on history.
Due to this Djoser, set the …show more content…
. . thought to be Kamerernebty II . .,” per Sebastian Smee the author of Egyptian power couple: A king and his queen, forever in their prime, hold eternal secrets (Smee). This statue was created for the sole purpose of presenting power and immortalization. The Pharaoh Mycerinus (Menkaure) of the fourth dynasty, was the son and successor of the Pharaoh Khafre. Mycerinus reign started in 2530 B.C and lasted between 18 to 22 years. During this time, he became famous for is a tomb, the pyramid of Menkaure, and the beautiful statue of Mycerinus and his Queen. Mycerinus and his Queen stands about 4 feet 8 inches high and is composed of …show more content…
This held just as much significance as the Statue of Khafre to the Egyptian people. The sculpture also showed the symbolic nature of this piece of art, which relies heavily on the position that both the king and queen are in, as well as what they are adorned with. For example, Mycerinus is seen in a rigid upright position, adorned with a headpiece and thin beard which within the Egyptian culture is known for insinuating power and authority, while his Queen is seen wearing a wig, which within the culture also insinuated that she was of an aristocratic background. It is logical to assume that this woman portrayed within this sculpture is Mycerinus wife, due to both of her hand placements, one hand on the waist and one on the arm, which implies formality between these two individuals. This combined with the attire and posturing can lead us to conclude that they are of high social
Due to this Djoser, set the …show more content…
. . thought to be Kamerernebty II . .,” per Sebastian Smee the author of Egyptian power couple: A king and his queen, forever in their prime, hold eternal secrets (Smee). This statue was created for the sole purpose of presenting power and immortalization. The Pharaoh Mycerinus (Menkaure) of the fourth dynasty, was the son and successor of the Pharaoh Khafre. Mycerinus reign started in 2530 B.C and lasted between 18 to 22 years. During this time, he became famous for is a tomb, the pyramid of Menkaure, and the beautiful statue of Mycerinus and his Queen. Mycerinus and his Queen stands about 4 feet 8 inches high and is composed of …show more content…
This held just as much significance as the Statue of Khafre to the Egyptian people. The sculpture also showed the symbolic nature of this piece of art, which relies heavily on the position that both the king and queen are in, as well as what they are adorned with. For example, Mycerinus is seen in a rigid upright position, adorned with a headpiece and thin beard which within the Egyptian culture is known for insinuating power and authority, while his Queen is seen wearing a wig, which within the culture also insinuated that she was of an aristocratic background. It is logical to assume that this woman portrayed within this sculpture is Mycerinus wife, due to both of her hand placements, one hand on the waist and one on the arm, which implies formality between these two individuals. This combined with the attire and posturing can lead us to conclude that they are of high social