Ahmose was succeeded by his son Amenhotep I as Pharaoh, at the beginning of the 18th Dynasty. A king and Pharaoh in the New Kingdom, was a role of much importance; culturally and politically. It was his (infrequently her) role to be a leader, warrior, builder, administrator, ruler and divine figure between the people and the gods worshipped in Ancient Egypt. The Pharaoh was often depicted in artwork and statues highlighting the power one had and the respect one must be shown. The role of a Pharaoh also included the erection of buildings and monuments that depicted the riches of the role crown and of the empire.
Firstly, the villas show us a lot about what it was to be a wealthy, civilized Roman; the rich lead a life of luxury. Some of the villas were more advanced than the tudor mansions that came hundreds of years later, featuring mosaic floors, swimming pools and Hypocaust heating systems, which could pump hot air through the gaps under the floors, up the vents and into the roof. The lavish decoration extended out of the home and into the gardens too, as the wealthy Romans wanted a garden for pleasure, just like many people do today. Perhaps more than anything else, what symbolized good living for the romans was bathing, it wasn't just about washing, it was more about a way of life, in bath houses they could meet friends, do business and relax. The villas also tell us that amongst the elite at the time, like people today, there was an interest in ‘identity’.
They made great leaps in architecture, such as building the Great Pyramids, and developing one of the first written languages, hieroglyphics. Putting all that aside though, one thing that fascinates people of all ages and races, even today, is the Egyptian Religion. What is it all about? How did the Egyptian people apply it to their everyday life? What was mummification, its significance, and what happened after one was mummified?
Ryan Waymire Lori Michelon History of Western Art I 28 March 2012 Two Great civilizations: Egyptian and Etruscan The incredibly intricate, sophisticated and complex art work created by the Etruscans and Egyptians remains culturally, linguistically, ethnically and historically significant to this very day. Even though these civilizations existed thousands of years ago they're art still remains incredibly valued in today’s society. Etruscan and ancient Egyptian art are so alike yet so different. Both the Etruscan and the Egyptian culture are very religious, and both believed in polytheism. The Etruscan believed that every physical phenomenon was a clear act of divine power and this power could be dissuaded or persuaded to favor human acts.
These sites provide significant knowledge for historians and archaeologists to learn about Ramesses’ II reign and the impact which has continued for over 3000 years. Ramesses II built more monuments than any other pharaoh. Ramesses II building program was a devotion to the gods. He raised obelisks, statues and temples to honour them, to please them and gain their favor on his rule. The structures were also as a form of making him seem immortal to all those who knew and those who are against him.
The hotels of Flagler and Plant “relied upon the decorative and associational appeal of architectural styles to create luxury winter resort hotels that exhibited an unprecedented sense of fantasy and conspicuous luxury.” (fig. 1) The grandeur of the architecture of these hotels has stood the test of time and continues to impress visitors today, still as hotels or as different and mixed use buildings. Figure 1: The Resort Hotel of the Gilded Age and beyond. www.aarf.com But what made a resort hotel of the Gilded Age? The Gilded Age – from post civil-war to 1910 – was defined by the extravagant displays of wealth and excess of the expanded upper-class.
Taylor Elander Ms. Hinojosa ARH 302 2 November 2014 Short Write Up #1 My chosen motif was grandeur and power and how the Egyptian way of showing it has carried on into modern day civilization. Beginning around 2533 BCE, the Great Pyramids in Giza, Egypt, along with the Great Sphyinx, were large shows of grandeur. They pyramids were built for Pharaohs and their most precious belongings. They were used as tombs for whomever they were being built for and they were great displays of the Pharaohs wealth and power as well as influence. Looking into modern times, you can go all the way to Las Vegas, Nevada, where the Luxor Resort and Casino lies.
An Ancient Egyptian burial ceremony shows that the family, friends and community are committed to each other, even through to the afterlife. During an Ancient Egyptian burial ceremony, I feel that many of the rituals and preparation processes used at a burial ceremony show just how committed the family, friends and community are to each other, including the deceased. Some of the rituals performed include the mummification process, opening of the mouth ceremony, the offering ritual, burial goods and funerary texts. The easiest ritual to see the commitment to each other I feel is in the funerary texts. The Funerary Texts are one of the burial rituals that are performed during the ceremony.
It was also a crucial event that launched Egypt into one of the most powerful ancient empires. The meshing of the cultures of Upper and Lower Egypt in regards to pottery, craft specialization, and expansion all were factors that helped lead to their unification. One of the ways that this meshing occurred was through trade. Ancient Egyptians were known for their complicated trade routes and relationships. This crucial aspect of ancient Egyptian culture is something that aided Predynastic Egypt’s unification and was also beneficial to Egypt in later cultural periods.
Civilizations rose, conveniently near rivers in which they would gather soil to further develop agriculture. Technical skills were advanced- people learned how to make and use bronze tools and weapons. The tools helped create permanent settlements, meaning no more constant moving. Since agriculture increased, people had time to dive into trading, art and mechanism. Furthermore, the Neolithic Revolution is an essential part in history.