Asked by Caden Foster on May 04, 2024
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The new androgynous image of the pharaoh Akhenaton is considered by some art historians to be an attempt to make him the manifestation of what being?
A) The guardian of Nefertiti
B) The son of Horus
C) Upper and Lower Egypt united
D) The sun disk Aton
Androgynous
Exhibiting characteristics or qualities of both male and female.
Akhenaton
An ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the 18th dynasty who is noted for abandoning traditional Egyptian polytheism and introducing worship centered around Aten.
Aton
The sun disk or deity in ancient Egyptian religion, representing a monotheistic form of worship under Pharaoh Akhenaten.
- Describe the role and representation of pharaohs in Egyptian society, religion, and art.
- Understand the religious beliefs and practices of ancient Egypt, including the gods and goddesses worshipped.
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yeslin lopezMay 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Akhenaton's androgynous image is often interpreted by art historians as an attempt to visually manifest his close association with the sun disk Aton, reflecting his religious reforms that centered around the worship of Aton.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the role and representation of pharaohs in Egyptian society, religion, and art.
- Understand the religious beliefs and practices of ancient Egypt, including the gods and goddesses worshipped.