New Kingdon Temples of Ramesses II, and Amenhotep III, Luxor 1260 BC
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Temples were dedicated to pharaoh’s favorite god. New Kingdon Temples of Ramesses II, and Amenhotep III, Luxor 1260 BC. South View of Luxor Temple. Architraves of Hypostyled Hall of Karnak. Use of Obelisk at gates. Luxor Temple, Obelisk Gate. Temple of Ramesses II at Aub Simbel, - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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New Kingdon Temples of Ramesses II, and Amenhotep III, Luxor 1260 BC
Temples were dedicatedto pharaoh’s favorite god
South View of Luxor Temple
Architraves of Hypostyled Hall of Karnak
Luxor Temple, Obelisk Gate
Use of Obelisk at gates
Temple of Ramesses II at Aub Simbel, 1257 BC now relocated 60 feet tall
Close up Ramesses II
Mycerinus and His Queen, Giza, 2470 BC, 56 in H
Formal stylizedportrait of pharaoh
One foot forwardpose
Chefren, Giza, 2500 BC, Diorite, 66 inches H
Closed pose
Body still attached to background stone
Prince Rahotep (Son of Snefru) and Nofret, 2620 BC, Painted Linestone
Queen Nefertiti, From Tell el-Amarna, 1360 BC, Limestone 20 inches H
Brief Period of realism
Sculpture in the round
Relief Sculpture of Amenhotep IV, 1365 BC
Realistic features
