Palette Of Narmer
Stylized Focus
The focus of art changed around the year 3500 B.C. Around this time is when humans developed the first form of writing. The writing system changed the world and it changed the way people viewed the world. This is the first time humans can document history. This made a huge impact on artists and their artwork. The focus changed from humanism and stylization, to more idealized art. (Adams) Dating back to 3100 B.C., the Palette of Narmer is one of the first ancient works of art. The Palette of Narmer portrays the links between divine and earthly power. It was made to symbolize that Egypt has come together as one. King Narmer is pictured on the front side of the palette. He is the largest figure and is placed in the center …show more content…
The serekh accommodates the king’s name in hieroglyphs and it has a representation of the royal palace. On both sides of the serekh are frontal heads of horned cow goddess Hathor. The heads are there to guard the king and the palace. (Adams) (Kinnaer) (Mark) Ancient art was not only small pieces of works. One of the most monumental constructions known to man was built during this time. The first step pyramid was constructed for King Zoser at Saqqara, Egypt in 2650. The pyramid was built with 5 mastabas (steps) that decreased in size and they stacked one on top of the other. The pyramid was originally faced with polished limestone, but over time it weathered away. The pyramid was constructed for a resting place for the king. He had a burial chamber built inside where he was laid to rest. (Adams)
Ancient art was more focused on kings and pharaohs. The Palette of Narmer was created to represent the king’s power. Everything pictured on the palette conveys his importance, such as him being guarded by gods. The step Pyramid was built for King Zoser’s final resting place. Most artworks at this time were created for either a king or for a pharaoh. That is what was important to artists at that time in history. (Adams)
The focus of art changed around the year 3500 B.C. Around this time is when humans developed the first form of writing. The writing system changed the world and it changed the way people viewed the world. This is the first time humans can document history. This made a huge impact on artists and their artwork. The focus changed from humanism and stylization, to more idealized art. (Adams) Dating back to 3100 B.C., the Palette of Narmer is one of the first ancient works of art. The Palette of Narmer portrays the links between divine and earthly power. It was made to symbolize that Egypt has come together as one. King Narmer is pictured on the front side of the palette. He is the largest figure and is placed in the center …show more content…
The serekh accommodates the king’s name in hieroglyphs and it has a representation of the royal palace. On both sides of the serekh are frontal heads of horned cow goddess Hathor. The heads are there to guard the king and the palace. (Adams) (Kinnaer) (Mark) Ancient art was not only small pieces of works. One of the most monumental constructions known to man was built during this time. The first step pyramid was constructed for King Zoser at Saqqara, Egypt in 2650. The pyramid was built with 5 mastabas (steps) that decreased in size and they stacked one on top of the other. The pyramid was originally faced with polished limestone, but over time it weathered away. The pyramid was constructed for a resting place for the king. He had a burial chamber built inside where he was laid to rest. (Adams)
Ancient art was more focused on kings and pharaohs. The Palette of Narmer was created to represent the king’s power. Everything pictured on the palette conveys his importance, such as him being guarded by gods. The step Pyramid was built for King Zoser’s final resting place. Most artworks at this time were created for either a king or for a pharaoh. That is what was important to artists at that time in history. (Adams)