Abstract:Symbolism formed the basis of most, if not all, religious iconography in ancient Egypt and was widely employed in the production of two- and three-dimensional works as well as in the design and orient...Symbolism formed the basis of most, if not all, religious iconography in ancient Egypt and was widely employed in the production of two- and three-dimensional works as well as in the design and orientation of religious and funerary monuments. The psychological and historical origins of Egyptian symbolism are only partly understood, but the scholarly awareness and study of the symbolic aspects found in Egyptian cultural remains has grown steadily over the last century. These studies now form a vital part of any thoroughgoing analysis of ancient Egyptian religious iconography.Read More
Publication Year: 2020
Publication Date: 2020-11-12
Language: en
Type: reference-entry
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