Queen Hatshepsut was the most strong female ruler of ancient Egypt , this head is one of the most masterpieces of the 18 th dynasty sculpture , Queen Hatshepsut is often depicted in art as a male king , that was a common practice to assert her authority in a male dominated society this head is made of painted limestone and represent the Queen as Osiris ,bears her feminine feature such as gently curved eye brows , delicate nose , wide eyes extended by cosmetic lines full cheeks and gracious mouth , Queen Hatshepsut made a very strong and prosperous reign in Egypt especially in trade with Africa.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Names of Egypt Throughout History: How Geography Shaped Identity
Did you know that Egypt has carried more than one name throughout its long history ? Each of these names reflected a specific geographical...
-
Queen Hatshepsut stands as one of the most remarkable rulers in the history of ancient Egypt and the most powerful woman ever to assume the ...
-
Queen Hatshepsut was the most strong female ruler of ancient E gypt , this head is one of the most masterpieces of the 18 th dynasty scul...
-
Rise of Christianity From Saint Mark to the Birth of the Coptic Era: The Spiritual Transformation of the Nile Valley. ✨ 1. Introduction: E...
No comments:
Post a Comment