Amarna Period
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The Amarna Period is pivotal for its introduction of monotheistic religious practice in a polytheistic society, and for its unique artistic innovations that offered a more naturalistic portrayal of fi...
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The Amarna Period (approximately 1353-1336 BCE) was a significant era in ancient Egyptian history marked by dramatic religious, artistic, and political changes. This period represents the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten (originally Amenhotep IV), who revolutionized Egyptian religion by introducing monotheism through the worship of the Aten (sun disk). The period is characterized by distinctive artistic styles that departed dramatically from traditional Egyptian conventions, featuring more naturalistic, sometimes exaggerated representations of human figures, including the unusual depictions of the royal family.
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The Amarna Period is pivotal for its introduction of monotheistic religious practice in a polytheistic society, and for its unique artistic innovations that offered a more naturalistic portrayal of figures. These changes challenged the established norms and had a lasting impact on Egyptian culture.
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