Obelisk. Obelisk,
tapered monolithic pillar, originally erected in pairs at the entrances
of ancient Egyptian temples. The Egyptian obelisk was carved from a
single piece of stone, usually red granite from the quarries at Aswan.
What is the purpose of the obelisk?
Obelisks
were set in pairs, at the entrances of temples, and to some Old Kingdom
tombs and closely related to the cult of the Sun God Ra also known as
Atum. Obelisks symbolized the stability and the creative force of Atum.
Obelisks were believed to act as magical protection to the monuments
such as temples and tombs.
What does an obelisk symbolize?
The
obelisk symbolized the sun god Ra, and during the brief religious
reformation of Akhenaten was said to be a petrified ray of the Aten, the
sun disk. ... The Ancient Romans were strongly influenced by the
obelisk form, to the extent that there are now more than twice as many
obelisks standing in Rome as remain in Egypt.
Why is the obelisk important?
An
obelisk was a monument made of stone. Each obelisk was placed in a
public place. In ancient Egypt, obelisks were often built in pairs. ...
The pharaohs ordered these huge monuments built for them so that they
would always be remembered.
Why were obelisks important in ancient Egypt?
An
obelisk was a monument made of stone. Each obelisk was placed in a
public place. In ancient Egypt, obelisks were often built in pairs. ...
The pharaohs ordered these huge monuments built for them so that they
would always be remembered.
Why were obelisks important in ancient Egypt?
An
obelisk was a monument made of stone. Each obelisk was placed in a
public place. In ancient Egypt, obelisks were often built in pairs. ...
The pharaohs ordered these huge monuments built for them so that they
would always be remembered.
What is Marble Inlay Work?
“Marble
Inlay work” is one of the most attractive art that done from marble.
Same type of that adorns the Taj Mahal and other Mughal monuments. It is
a closely protected traditional art and only a few expert exponents are
available today. The delicate process involves cutting and engraving
marble shapes manually. To start with, a predefined pattern e.g., floral
design or geometrical design is engraved on the marble slab. Small
pieces of marble of different shades are cut delicately to fit in these
grooves precisely. These small pieces are then slipped in the grooves.
Apart from marble, many other materials can also be used.
History of Inlay Art:
Inlay
work on delicate precious stone began in the workshops of Florence in
Italy around the end of the 16th century. This was known as PIETRA
DURA.(Pietra= Stone, Dura= Hard) The Italians had created a classic
artistic form and held a monopoly over it. From 1630 onwards Pietra dura
appeared on moveable, small objects as decorative panels, with bird and
flower motifs, suitable for cabinet fronts and table tops. Some of
these soon reached the Mughals in the form of presents. Of all the
Mughal Emperors, Shah Jahan was the greatest patron of architecture in
India. For him no amount of money or time was too much to create
enduring, everlasting architectural beauty and through it be remembered
always. It is in his buildings that one feels most compelled to make the
connection between Mughal art and Pietra dura. The Taj Mahal, the
cenotaphs of the Emperor and his wife, the main floor and the
surrounding marble railings bear very close resemblances to the
Pietra dura form.
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