The Theology of Hathor of Dendera - Aural and Visual Scribal Techniques in the Per-Wer Sanctuary (Hardcover)

The Ptolemaic period witnessed an enormous increase in the number of hieroglyphic signs and iconographic elements (composite crowns, scepters and cult objects). The ancient scribes exploited this complexity when composing the reliefs used in temple decoration, selecting particular words, hieroglyphic signs, and iconographic elements in order to create interconnected multiple layers of meaning, forming a tapestry of sound and sight. The Theology of Hathor of Dendera examines these techniques on both micro- and macro-levels, from their smallest details to their broadest thematic connections, foregrounding individual techniques to determine the words and phrases singled out for emphasis. By synthesizing their use in the three-dimensional space of the most important cult chamber in the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, this new method of analysis not only reveals the most essential characteristics of the local theology, but also shows how the ancient scribes envisioned the universe and the place of humankind within it.

General

Imprint:	Lockwood Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Wilbour Studies in Egyptology and Assyriology
Release date:	April 2016
Authors:	Barbara A Richter
Dimensions:	279 x 216 x 41mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	573
ISBN-13:	978-1-937040-51-2
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Archaeology > Archaeology by period / region > Middle & Near Eastern archaeology > Egyptian archaeology Promotions
LSN:	1-937040-51-8
Barcode:	9781937040512

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