Stele of Iuf-er-Bak
The Stele of Iuf-er-bak is a great example of how Egyptians showed emotion in their art. On the stele the entire immediate family of Iuf-er-bak are all touching one another. This could show a type of connection or support toward their king. Could this have been the way that Egyptians conveyed emotion? If they could not show it on the face of the human in their art, they could have showed it in body position. The wife of Iuf-er-bak expresses the most connection and support of her king. You can see this because unlike the other figures, she has 2 hands on the body of Iuf-er-bak. I feel that this is how the Egyptians showed emotion in their art. Emotion was shown through body language.
7 comments:
Alex Hopkins
I like how the sculpture shows importance in the people by using a descending order.
When I went to see this at the museum, I didn't notice that the whole family was touching each other. I thought it was just the wife touching the husband. I like this piece, it does kind of show family support. I also like the fact that they are carrying bouquets of flowers.
The family touching each other, from my point of view, symbolizes or shows family support. The emotions can definately be seen.
I believe that they're also being led by him. If you look at her clothes you can see that Iuf-er-bak is clutching them. Also, he wasn't a king, he was a noble from Thebes.
-Derrick Binger
i remember studying images like these. theyre very interesting. its weird how the whole family is touching each other.
The whole family touching each other reminds me of family sticking together and being there for each other. This gives me some sort of inspiration.
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