The shepherd of the exodus chapel : an interpretation
Author
Awad, Hind Salah al-Din Sumaydah
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 33، ج. 1 (31 Jul. 2020), pp.1-17, 17 p.
Publisher
Cairo University Faculty of Arts Center for Research and Historical Studies
Publication Date
2020-07-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
17
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The Exodus chapel at Bagawat necropolis in Kharga oasis is renowned for being one of the earliest examples of Christian art and architecture in Egypt; it is distinguished by its figurative art and prominent number of narrative paintings that contains many symbols and significant implications.
But the inclusion of an unidentified Shepherd among its overwhelming Old Testament narratives is curious; he was just depicted holding his staff and tending his flock where he was only defined by the artist by an inscription above his head as a “Shepherd”, for the community of Kharga Oasis was not only for Christians- whether exiled or not- but also for many other various communities of diverse thoughts and traditions.
Therefore, the aim of this article is to interpret the shepherd and his symbolism within the narrative art of the Exodus chapel, as well as to identify his people who produced this art in order to shed more light on their understandings and give further insight for their traditions at that remote place of late antiquity Egypt
American Psychological Association (APA)
Awad, Hind Salah al-Din Sumaydah. 2020. The shepherd of the exodus chapel : an interpretation. Historical Events ،Vol. 2020, no. 33، ج. 1, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1080602
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Awad, Hind Salah al-Din Sumaydah. The shepherd of the exodus chapel : an interpretation. Historical Events No. 33, p. 1 (Jul. 2020), pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1080602
American Medical Association (AMA)
Awad, Hind Salah al-Din Sumaydah. The shepherd of the exodus chapel : an interpretation. Historical Events . 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 33، ج. 1, pp.1-17.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1080602
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
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Record ID
BIM-1080602