Compare and Contrast the Egyptian Palette of Narmer and the
Narmer was the name of the Egyptian king who ruled in 3100 BCE the first "dynastic period of Egypt" The palette which is made of Mudstone depicts scenes in high relief and the king's name using pictographs (an early form of writing, Narmer = fish and chisel). Palettes were used for grinding and this one being found in the temple of Horus may have been used for religious ceremonies. King Narmer is the main character in the various scenes; the images show him as the great unifier, protector, and leader in Hieratic Scale. Hieratic Scale signifies the status of an individual or groups by relative size. The images on the front and back of the palette show Narmer as the absolute ruler of Upper and Lower Egypt using natural (dead enemy, soldiers and servants) and s
Also there is no explanatory inscription or writing on the Stele of Naramsin where on the Palette of Narmer some simple pictographs can be found. The components of the image are also made to Hieratic Scale. The "Stele" stone, is mountain in shape, and the scene depicted, takes place on a mountain giving it a highly stylized visualization. The king is bigger and more centered relative to other components of the total image. They also wear crowns or headdress to indicate their importance and divine status. Naramsin was the name of a grandson of the Akkadian King Sargon who ruled northern Mesopotamia in 2332 BCE. This may suggest a more advanced civilization created the Palette of Narmer. The rulers by Hieratic Scale are larger than other human figures. The shape of the Stele is included as part of the artwork. Images showing the King's deeds presented before their gods (Horus or Sun Gods) with or for their approval are presented in both pieces. Lastly the Stele of Naramsin does not include images of animals, natural or super natural, this may further suggest that the Palette of Narmer was of religious significance were the Stele of Naramsin might have been an embellished historical record of a military victory. The King is ascending the mountain wearing a horned crown under images of three suns (solar gods) above, and soldiers below. The two pieces, The Palette of Narmer, and the Stele of Naramsin, share the concept of presenting a scene, which is meant to awe the viewer and ingrain the thought of Imperial Authority (Rulers either being gods or god-like). uper-natural forms (Long necked feline creatures, Horus (falcon with human hands) and Bulls with human faces).
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