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Topic: The Female Pharaohs of Egypt

Due: Sun Nov 9

Prompt: What do you these images suggest to you about the ancient Egyptians, particularly in relation to gender?

Take a close look at these images from ancient Egypt. (You can click on the image to open it in a new window.)

 

Egypt Nobleman and his wife, Egypt, Old Kingdom.
5th Dynasty, 2494-2345 BCE.

 

Egypt Colossal statues of Old Kingdom pharaohs at Luxor, capital city of Upper Egypt.

 

Egypt Seated Statue of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut.
ca. 1479–1458 BCE.

 

Egypt A detail from the throne of Tutankhamun which shows the pharaoh with his wife Ankhsenamun.
ca. 1327 BCE, National Museum, Cairo.

 

Egypt Bust of Nefertiti, the Great Royal Wife of Egyptian pharaoh Akhenaten
1345 BCE.

 

Egypt Queen Nefertiti (right) being guided into the afterlife by Isis and Horus (center) and welcomed by Maat (left), goddess of balance and order.
Tomb of Nefertiti, ca. 1255 BCE.

 

Egypt Egyptian tomb painting of Anubis assisting the dead.

For your online response this week, choose at least one image. Focus on the image you’re most interested in and write a post that includes the following:

  • What detail in particular jumps out at you as you look at this image?
  • What the image suggest anything to you in relation to gender as it was understood among the Egyptians, if anything?
  • What do you think the artist was trying to communicate?
  • What would you like to find out more about?

Responses for Week 9

Response for Week 9

  Mark Wilson 1844
2025-11-02 20:47:30

Hey folks! A change of pace this week as we react to images from ancient Egypt, a culture especially known for its visual self-representation. What do these pieces suggest to you about Egyptian culture, particularly in relation to gender?