On the Origins of the Cartouche and Encircling Symbolism in Old
Kingdom Pyramids is a treatise on the subject of encircling
symbolism in pharaonic monumental tomb architecture. The study
focuses on the Early Dynastic Period and the Old Kingdom of ancient
Egypt; from the first dynasty through the sixth. During that time,
encircling symbolism was developed most significantly and became
most influential. The cartouche also became the principal symbol of
the pharaoh for the first time. This work demonstrates how 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,
the pyramid, and a new iconographic symbol, the cartouche, the
pharaoh sought to elevate his status above that of the members of
his powerful court. These iconic new emblems emphasized and
protected the pharaoh in life, and were retained in the afterlife.
By studying the available evidence, the new and meaningful link
between the two artistic media; iconographic and architectural, is
catalogued, understood, and traced out through time.
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