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Analysis Paper- Nefertiti Bust
Ancient Egypt consisted of beautiful pieces of 3D sculpture that have been able
to last the test of hundreds of years. The bust of Nefertiti is one of the most famous
pieces of ancient Egyptian art, becoming the icon of timeless beauty ever since it was
uncovered by German archaeologists in 1912. The famous bust was of the Queen of
Egypt, wife of the pharaoh Akhenaten. Akhenaten is remembered as the pharaoh to
abandon Egypt’s traditions and establish their first monotheistic religion. Nefertiti’s bust
was likely created around 1340 BCE, near the height of Akhenaten’s power. It is 44
pounds and life-sized, carved from a single block of limestone. Not only is the face
carved in such a way that is has soft cheekbones, strong chin, and sharp nose, but the
limestone core was covered in gypsum stucco, which was then painted. The result is an
incredibly lifelike depiction of the queen. Nefertiti's bust is coloured with golden-brown