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Temples were dedicated to pharaoh’s favorite god. New Kingdon Temples of Ramesses II, and Amenhotep III, Luxor 1260 BC. South View of Luxor Temple. Architraves of Hypostyled Hall of Karnak. Use of Obelisk at gates. Luxor Temple, Obelisk Gate. Temple of Ramesses II at Aub Simbel,
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Temples were dedicated to pharaoh’s favorite god New Kingdon Temples of Ramesses II, and Amenhotep III, Luxor 1260 BC
Use of Obelisk at gates Luxor Temple, Obelisk Gate
Temple of Ramesses II at Aub Simbel, 1257 BC now relocated 60 feet tall
Formal stylized portrait of pharaoh One foot forward pose Mycerinus and His Queen, Giza, 2470 BC, 56 in H
Closed pose Body still attached to background stone Chefren, Giza, 2500 BC, Diorite, 66 inches H
Prince Rahotep (Son of Snefru) and Nofret, 2620 BC, Painted Linestone
Brief Period of realism Sculpture in the round Queen Nefertiti, From Tell el-Amarna, 1360 BC, Limestone 20 inches H
Realistic features Relief Sculpture of Amenhotep IV, 1365 BC