Narmer Propaganda

Over the span of time, techniques and ideals were forged into the artwork of our ancient history. Art and architecture was a common method used for propaganda during the ancient time periods. Some of these techniques involved the illusion of enlarging the main character and surrounding it with petite characters emphasizing the main characters power over all. The method in which i previously mentioned is called hierarchy scale, where relative size indicates the relative importance. The palette of Narmer is a significant piece, dated in the 13th century, that is perceived by some to represent the unification of upper and lower egypt. Analyzing the palette, found on the right, Narmer is in the center and is in comparable size to the man that