• Media type: E-Book; Still Image
  • Title: On the origins of the cartouche and encircling symbolism in Old Kingdom pyramids
  • Contributor: Lightbody, David I. [Author]
  • Published: Oxford: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd, 2020
  • Published in: Access archaeology
  • Extent: 1 Online-Ressource (94 Seiten); Illustrationen
  • Language: English
  • ISBN: 9781789696585
  • RVK notation: LE 5122 : Relief, Malerei
    LE 5123 : Architektur
    LE 5540 : Königtum
    EO 2390 : Papyri, Ostraka, Inschriften
  • Keywords: Ägypten > Kartusche > Architektur > Monumentalarchitektur > Geschichte 2700 v. Chr.-2100 v. Chr.
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  • Footnote: "Available in both print and Open Access"--Homepage
    Also issued in print: 2020
    Includes bibliographical references and index
    Zielgruppe - Audience: Specialized
  • Description: This study suggests the development of the cartouche was closely related to the monumental encircling symbolism incorporated into the architectural designs of the Old Kingdom pyramids. By employing a new architectural style and a new iconographic symbol, the pharaoh sought to elevate his status above that of the members of his powerful court
  • Access State: Open Access