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Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and Three Daughters
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Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and Three Daughters
Form
Symmetrical, linear, and elongated figures
Thematic or Cross-cultural Connections
-Sacred Space
-Images of Power
Intended purpose/ Function
The art piece showed the connection between Akhenaten and Nefertiti, and the Aten, the god they created. Akhenaten made it so they were the ones closest to this new god, giving them more authority.
Artistic Innovation/ Convention
Art Making Process/ Materials
This painting depicts illustrious figures of the past, thus making it a relic. Also, the complexity of design and detail in portraying these important people doing something as simple as holding their children while simultaneously showing that they had the favor of their god is another reason why it's so cool and worth studying today.
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Original Context/ Audience
During this time Akhenaten was converting a polytheistic Egypt into a monotheistic society. This artwork would have been kept at home and not viewed by the general public.
Background Information
In Egyptian history, Akhenaten is widely seen as the first person in history to try to introduce monotheism. Akhenaten was trying to overthrow the existing polytheistic religion in favor of one god, Aten. He was also the father of King Tut.
Content
The subjects in the painting are Akhenaten, an egyptian pharaoh, his wife Nefertiti and their children. There are also beams of light which represent Aten, the god of Akhenaten's new monotheistic religion.
Identification
Name: Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and Three daughters
Date: 1353-1335 B.C.
Origin: Amarna, Middle Egypt