Zes foto's van een reis naar Egypte 1927

Loentje Onnen captured these six photographs of a trip to Egypt with a camera, freezing moments in time. Dominating these images is the architecture. Buildings, ruins, and structures rise in the desert heat. These aren’t just buildings; they’re symbols of power, permanence, and the human drive to leave a mark on the world. Consider the imposing doorways and towering columns. These motifs, echoing in various forms throughout history, resonate with the need to establish boundaries and hierarchies. Doorways, framing thresholds to new realities, and columns, symbols of support and stability. Even ruins speak volumes. They’re not merely decaying structures but reminders of past civilizations, the transience of human endeavors, and the cyclical nature of history. This cyclical progression of symbols is fascinating, isn’t it? These ancient motifs resurface, evolve, and take on new meanings in different historical contexts.