Summary of Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and Large Kneeling Statue, New Kingdom, Egypt
The video discusses the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and the Large Kneeling Statue in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. It focuses on the artistic techniques and symbolism used in ancient Egyptian art, specifically in representing female pharaohs like Hatshepsut. The video highlights the power and authority she held, her unique mythology, and the intentional destruction of her images after her death. The sculptures depict Hatshepsut in various positions, symbolizing her offerings to the gods. The video also explores the historical context of the New Kingdom in ancient Egypt and the significance of the mortuary temple in conveying royal authority. The creators or contributors featured in the video are not mentioned in the subtitles.
Notable Quotes
— 04:45 — « Kneeling like this is not something you can do for more than a minute or two. Its hard on the toes. Its hard on the knees. So this is a position that someone would only take very temporarily and yet there is something very eternal about the sculpture, something very permanent. »
— 06:49 — « Imagine walking past these enormous sculptures of Hatshepsut. This is all about procession. This is all about pageantry. This is all about expressing the power of the king. »
Category
Art and Creativity