RT Book
T1 The theology of Hathor of Dendera: aural and visual scribal techniques in the Per-wer Sanctuary
T2 Wilbour studies in egyptology and assyriology
JF Wilbour studies in egyptology and assyriology
A1 Richter, Barbara A.
LA English
PP Atlanta, Georgia
PB Lockwood Press
YR 2016
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/862382610
NO Formerly: Wilbour studies in Egypt and ancient western Asia
NO The Ptolemaic period witnessed an enormous increase in the number of hieroglyphic signs and iconographic elements (composite crowns, scepters, and cult objects). The ancient scribes exploited this complexity when composing the reliefs used in temple decoration, selecting particular words, hieroglyphic signs, and iconographic elements in order to create interconnected multiple layers of meaning, forming a tapestry of sound and sight. The Theology of Hathor of Dendera examines these techniques on both micro- and macro-levels, from their smallest details to their broadest thematic connections, foregrounding individual techniques to determine the words and phrases singled out for emphasis. By synthesizing their use in the three-dimensional space of the most important cult chamber in the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, this new method of analysis not only reveals the most essential characteristics of the local theology, but also shows how the ancient scribes envisioned the universe and the place of humankind within it
NO Includes bibliographical references and index
CN 493.1
SN 1-937040-51-8
SN 978-1-937040-51-2
K1 Temple of Hathor (Dandara, Egypt)
K1 Hathor (Egyptian deity) : Cult
K1 Inscriptions, Egyptian
K1 Egyptian language : Egypt : Dandara
K1 Decoration and ornament : Egypt
K1 Bas-relief : Egypt : Dandara
K1 Hochschulschrift