The Palette Of King Narmer
2. The Palette of King Narmer marks the transition from prehistory to the historical period in Ancient Egypt because it is the first Egyptian artwork to document the name of an Egyptian pharaoh. Hierarchical proportions are utilized: King Narmer is shown larger than the other figures to symbolize his authority. Narmer is shown slaying an unarmed enemy, further displaying his power. The artist has also used symbolism to show the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. A man with a plant growing from him(symbolizing defeated Lower Egypt) is being held captive by a falcon with human arms (who represents Horus, the pharaoh's protector). 3. Embalming(or mummification) was a 70-day technique used to preserve the body. Egyptians believed that preserving the body would help to ensure the ka(a soul-like entity) would live on in the afterlife.
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Natron (a natural salt compound) was then used to dehydrate the body for 40 days. The corpse was filled with resin-soaked linens and covered. A representation of the wedjat eye of hours(an amulet believed to ward off evil and promote rebirth) was incised on the corpse. Resins and lotions where then applied to the body before it was wrapped with linen bandages. After this, other amulets where often added to the
Natron (a natural salt compound) was then used to dehydrate the body for 40 days. The corpse was filled with resin-soaked linens and covered. A representation of the wedjat eye of hours(an amulet believed to ward off evil and promote rebirth) was incised on the corpse. Resins and lotions where then applied to the body before it was wrapped with linen bandages. After this, other amulets where often added to the