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Exploration Document Draft
Joseph Okupniak
Southern New Hampshire University
HUM200: Applied Humanities
Jason Flynn
September 24, 2023
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Exploration Document Draft
Cultural Artifacts
My first work is the Bust of Nefertiti. This piece is painted stucco over limestone and is an
unfinished portrait of the queen. My second work is the Pensive Bodhisattva. This piece is a
Korean piece made of bronze. It represents Maitreya bodhisattva.
Common Theme
A common theme between both of these pieces is femineity. Both pieces show a beautiful
woman. Another theme could be one of religion. I know that the Pharoh's of Ancient Egypt were
consider a god. The Pensive looks to be a statue of a goddess.
Personal Experience
I can identify with the religion. I believe in God but still understand that there are many religions
out there. It is not my job to judge on which is right and wrong, but having a belief in a higher
power is important.
Profession
I consider my own mortality and how we are all ultimately going to die as I continue to mature
and grow my own family. Since I am mortal and death will eventually find me, I now have to
consider how any activities I take would affect my own mental and physical health before I take
them. I must do this for the sake of my own family, therefore I must do my best to avoid death.
Humanities Resources
My first resource talks about the struggle to get the bust back.My second resource talks about
how the bust became a symbol in the art community.My third resource talks about how the
Pensive made its way in becoming a treasure.
Historical Context
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Nefertiti, who lived in the 14th century BC, was Amenhotep IV's primary consort and afterwards
Akhenaten. There aren't many written sources that detail her ancestry, marriage, family life,
political standing, and demise.
Similarities and Differences
These two pieces have a common topic that represents feminism and physical beauty in relation
to cultural and societal norms.
Thutmose aimed to express and preserve the enduring beauty of
Queen Nefertiti in the "Bust of Nefertiti."
In Ancient Egyptian culture, physical characteristics
and regal stature were highly admired and prized, both in this life and, more significantly, in the
next.
Medium
Both sexes enhanced their physical attractiveness by donning cosmetics, perfumed oils, and
jewelry containing valuable stones.
Deities had a significant role in the value of physical and
outward beauty, and their cultural belief system placed a strong emphasis on the continuity of life
after death.
Because it was believed that they would need and utilize them in the afterlife, the
departed would have jewels, brushes, and other personal items placed with them in their coffins.
Thesis Statement
Still working on one but will have on ready for my rough draft.
Audience
My ideal audience would be people who are interested in the history of ancient Egyptians. Also
people who like to see women in power.
Message
To tailor my presentation for my audience and make it more understandable and relatable, I will
try to connect the beauty evident in my works.
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References
Dr. Naraelle Hohensee. 2016. Thutmose, Bust of Nefertiti: backstory.
https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ancient-art-civilizations/egypt-
art/x7e914f5b:new-kingdom-third-intermediate-period/a/thutmose-bust-of-nefertiti-
backstory
Jordan Taliha McDonald. 2019. How Nefertiti Became a Powerful Symbol in Contemporary Art.
https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-depictions-nefertiti-way-society-views-
gender-race
Denise Patry Leidy. 2013. A Pensive Treasure. https://www.metmuseum.org/blogs/now-at-the-
met/features/2013/pensive-treasure
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