Synopses & Reviews
The female pharaoh Hatshepsut reigned for nearly twenty years during Egyptand#8217;s early New Kingdom in the fifteenth century B.C. First acting as regent for her young nephew/stepson Thutmose III, she in time assumed the title of king and exercised the full powers of the throne as senior co-ruler. In accordance with Egyptian tradition, Hatshepsut was often depicted as a male king. After her death, however, monuments bearing her image were ruthlessly defaced, and her name was erased from historical accounts.Hatshepsutand#8217;s rise to power and the nature of her kingship have long been debated by scholars. This fascinating period, one of immense artistic creativity, is illuminated by this volumeand#8217;s rich presentation of monumental royal sculpture and reliefs, ceremonial objects, exquisite personal items for everyday use, and dazzling jewelry. Essays focus on influences from the neighboring Near East, Nubia, and the Aegean; the innovative architecture built by Hatshepsut; powerful figures in the royal court during her reign; archaeological finds from this period; and mysteries surrounding the destruction of Hatshepsutand#8217;s statues and the obliteration of her name.The first in-depth treatment of the subject, From Queen to Pharoah is an important investigation into the impact of Hatshepsutand#8217;s reign on the history, culture, and artistic output of Egypt.
Review
and#8220;Readily accessible to general readers and will enthrall library patrons. . . . Highly recommended for all public and academic libraries.and#8221;
Synopsis
Exhibition schedule:
- M. H. de Young Memorial Museum, San Francisco (October 15, 2005 - February 5, 2006)
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
(March 21 - July 9, 2006)
- Kimbell Art Museum, Fort Worth
(August 24 - December 31, 2006)
- Published in association with The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Synopsis
A fascinating look at the artistically productive reign of Hatshepsut, a female pharaoh in ancient Egypt
Synopsis
The nearly twenty-year reign of Egyptand#8217;s female pharaoh Hatshepsut was a period of immense artistic creativity. This handsome book is the first to explore in detail Hatshepsutand#8217;s rise to power in the fifteenth century B.C., the nature of her kingship, the innovative art and architecture of her time, and the mysterious obliteration of her name from historical accounts.
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About the Author
Catharine H. Roehrig is Curator of Egyptian Art at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. Renand#233;e Dreyfus is Curator of Ancient Art and Interpretation at the Fine Arts Museums, San Francisco. Cathleen A. Keller is Professor of Egyptology at the University of California, Berkeley.