A Hidden Motive: Royal Egyptian Women Defining Power Through Art
Description/Abstract/Artist Statement
Art played a key role in establishing power for ancient Egyptian royalty. Their art portrayed an idealized reality, with carefully formulated imagery that fit the needs of rulers to maintain order and substantiate their right to rule. The artifacts they left behind provide insight into their lives and customs, but is it possible to glean truth from imagery based in falsehoods? Ancient Egyptian women in power as queens and kings used various approaches to their portraiture to establish their positions as rulers by stepping away from the traditional formula with an intention to fit their individual needs and ambitions.
Faculty Advisor/Mentor
Dr. Jared Benton
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Disciplines
History of Art, Architecture, and Archaeology
Session Title
Art History 1
Location
Learning Commons @ Perry Library Conference Room 1306
Start Date
2-2-2019 9:00 AM
End Date
2-2-2019 10:00 AM
A Hidden Motive: Royal Egyptian Women Defining Power Through Art
Learning Commons @ Perry Library Conference Room 1306
Art played a key role in establishing power for ancient Egyptian royalty. Their art portrayed an idealized reality, with carefully formulated imagery that fit the needs of rulers to maintain order and substantiate their right to rule. The artifacts they left behind provide insight into their lives and customs, but is it possible to glean truth from imagery based in falsehoods? Ancient Egyptian women in power as queens and kings used various approaches to their portraiture to establish their positions as rulers by stepping away from the traditional formula with an intention to fit their individual needs and ambitions.