A comparison of tomb art from New Kingdom Egypt and classic period Oaxaca, Mexico
Abstract
The afterlife is an important concept in many societies whether they are contemporary or ancient. Egypt and Oaxaca, Mexico are just two of the many cultures that took the time to find ways to ensure a successful transition into the afterlife. Each culture in the world has their own unique way of ensuring this transition. Tomb art is the common element that links the unique cultures of New Kingdom Egypt and Classic Period Oaxaca, Mexico. Each culture's tomb art has its own way of guiding the deceased into the world beyond this one. There are other common elements of the art, such as the idea of appeasement, that link the two civilizations that are thousands of miles apart as well as thousands of years apart. These commonalities can give researchers more insight on what is most important to gain access to the afterlife.
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Thesis Completion
2009
Semester
Spring
Advisor
Barber, Sarah B.
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
College
College of Sciences
Degree Program
Anthropology
Subjects
Dissertations, Academic -- Sciences;Sciences -- Dissertations, Academic
Format
Identifier
DP0022359
Language
English
Access Status
Open Access
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Document Type
Honors in the Major Thesis
Recommended Citation
Madigan, Valeri J., "A comparison of tomb art from New Kingdom Egypt and classic period Oaxaca, Mexico" (2009). HIM 1990-2015. 836.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/honorstheses1990-2015/836