jan 1, 1353 BC - Akhenaton, Nefertiti and Three Daughters

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limestone
Amarna, Egypt


Throughout the Kingdoms and Intermediate Periods; art is consistent for over 3000 years.

But during this time of the New Kingdom, things started to change in Egyptian art. Akhenaton changes the religion around 1350 BCE.

Changes from god Amun to Aten
He and his wife are the only representatives to Aten. Priests have no connection to Aten, upsetting the order of things.

Along with these changes; art stylistically changes as well. Previous art was more rectilinear.
Sunken relief carving
For a home altar
Somewhat informal, showing family life.
Akhenaton is holding his eldest daughter
Nefertiti is holding another daughter, with the youngest shown on her shoulder.
Swollen bellies, elongated limbs and skulls.
Curvilinear forms
Akhenaton was a monotheist
In this image we see that the god Aten is present as represented in the sun imagery.
Small cobra in the sun which represents supreme deity.
Rays of sun with hands at the ends except for the ankhs that are near the faces of the king and queen.

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