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New Kingdom Architecture

Author: Ian McConnell
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Attributions
  • Khonsu | Author: Wikipedia | License: Creative Commons
  • Mut | Author: Wikipedia | License: Creative Commons
  • Amun | Author: Wikipedia | License: Creative Commons
  • Hatshepsut Mortuary Temple | Author: Wikipedia | License: Creative Commons
  • Hatshepsut | Author: Wikipedia | License: Creative Commons
  • Hatshepsut with Offering Jars | Author: Wikipedia | License: Creative Commons
  • Ahmose I | Author: Wikipedia | License: Creative Commons
  • Pylon Temple | Author: Wikipedia | License: Creative Commons
Terms to Know
Axial Plan

The horizontal arrangement of the elements of a building or town along a central axis.

Clerestory

A part of a building that rises above the roofs--basically windows above eye-level primarily allowing light and ventilation.

Colonnade

A series of columns.

Hypostyle

A form of architecture that has a roof supported by columns.

Pylon Temple

In architecture, i.e. Egyptian temple, a large opening, doorway or entrance.