Isis And Horus Greek Art Analysis

Introduction Artwork is a key to know about the cultures and civilizations of the past just like fossils are the key to the past life. In the Egyptian artwork statues of Isis and Horus have cultural and religious significance. The statue of Isis and Horus belongs to the Ptolemaic period which is in between 304 to 30 B.C.

Formal Analysis On the goddess' head is the throne pictograph which demonstrates her name. In addition, she has worn a vulture head covering that displays her rank of queen and goddess. Her son Horus is naked and has a lock of hair on his right side of head. The height of statue is 6 and ¾ inches. In examining the composition, it reveals that the formal elements like enlarge head (crown) depict

As this object is belong to Ptolemy-II period so in that era Egyptians had gained the success in economic, literacy and artistic fields.

Significance In the ancient culture of Egypt the statue of Isis nursing her child Horus was an effective symbol of resurrection. The belief of rebirth was prevailed in the Ptolemaic era. This belief further transferred to the Roman society where whole cult of Isis was developed. This piece of sculpture is developed out of the tradition of Pharaoic Egypt with an imaginative style of that era. The ancient Egyptian culture is actually revolves around two major elements: Pharaohs and religion. Therefore, when they carved out images from stones or use other materials these elements seems to be significant. In the later periods i.e. twenty sixth dynasty this statue was created that exhibits the intransience of these elements. Therefore, through a formal analysis of the statue and historical background the Statue of Isis' connection to the beliefs of Egyptian mythology and their inclinations toward the pharaohs will become unmistakable. Altogether, this statue demonstrates the mother goddess (mother of all Pharaohs), Isis.