Final Virtual Exhibition: Art and Architecture Created For Female Pharaohs in Ancient Egypt
Art and Architecture Created For Female Pharaohs in Ancient Egypt Ancient Egyptian women were ahead of their time. They not only had the power to manage the country, but they also had many of the same basic freedoms as males. The purpose of this exhibition is to showcase the creations dedicated to or made for female pharaohs of ancient Egypt as well as to express my interest in Egyptian art and architecture. Some of these works of art were commissioned by the pharaohs at the time while others were simply created in awe of the ruler. This exhibition will feature artwork and architecture of Hatshepsut, Nefertiti, and Cleopatra VII. Hatshepsut is the first recorded female pharaoh in history as well as the first recorded female commissioner for large-scale art and architecture projects. She left behind many artifacts from her reign. This includes sculptures of her in the traditional appearance of a pharaoh with a chin beard and head dress....
