Tutankhamun's Golden Mask

THESIS STATEMENT AND OUTLINE

Tutankhamun’s golden mask is an expression of power and incomparable beauty during the ancient Egypt.

FORMAL ANALYSIS

· Color: several bright colors.

· Light: drags attention, its shine.

· Lines: horizontal lines.

· Composition: gold, lapis lazuli, obsidian, quartz.

ICONOGRAPHY

· Clothing: headdress, beard, semi-precious stones.

· Iconography of colors.

· Geometric perfection.

· Related to Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun.

ICONOLOGY

· Polytheistic religion.

· King Tutankhamun´s rulership.

· Political Achievements.

· Slavery.