Akhenaten and the Amarna Style (Ancient Art Podcast 21)

In episode 21, we scratch the surface of one of the most interesting periods from Ancient Egypt, the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten. We explore the radical social transformations during his reign and its uniquely characteristic artistic revolution known as the Amarna style. See past episodes, image galleries, credits, transcripts, and additional resources at http://ancientartpodcast.org. Connect at http://twitter.com/lucaslivingston and http://www.facebook.com/ancientartpodcast.

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[jespero100]

Did Akhenaten have marfan? The slik commantator jumps over this question too quickly. Akhenaten had the long face, spindly fingers and toes, bad eyesight, knees bending the wrong way. All this points to marfan. Not the stomach which might be his body trying to run fat like his father.

[SCARABsolutions]

@jespero100 Thanks for watching. There are examples of physical characteristics being represented in other Egyptian works (e.g. Queen of Punt & so-called "Polio Stele"). So, it's not impossible, but there's no solid evidence. One might see a similar morphology in A's father, Amenhotep III, and possible son, Tut, but to my knowledge, tests on relatives have not discovered evidence of a possible genetic explanation. Unless we find the body of Akhenaten, we'll never really know.

[asyhm011]

helps a lot for my ancient egypt module! =D

[SCARABsolutions]

Thanks @asyhm011 . I'm pleased you find the podcast helpful. Please do consider sharing the module, if you can!

[Sowhatstosee]

I have been studying Ancient Egypt for many years and what you have here is truly excellent information

[SCARABsolutions]

Thank you very much. I greatly appreciate the feedback and encouragement. Keep on listening! -- Lucas

[solvssod]

Wow ! 34 sec into it. Is a six digit foot, in our face . And it look's like Someone has smashed it with a rock. Guess what beings have six toes and football type heads. the Nephilim . Was Akhenaten an fallen angel human hybrid . or a God king .

[solvssod]

@SacredCarvings So is Obama ! Like O my God !

[SacredCarvings]

Akhenaten is a Black woman