ARTH111 Chapter 3 Flashcards

Questions and Answers

The Colossal Figure of Akhenaten demonstrates characteristics that distinguish the Amarna style in all of the following EXCEPT:

The portrayal of the royal family

The monumental scale of the figure (correct)

The use of elongated forms

The emphasis on realism

Egyptian Books of the Dead were written?

on papyrus scrolls

The Egyptian stepped pyramid is similar to the ziggurats of Mesopotamia in?

height

The Egyptians used a canon of proportions to?

create an organized and ideal system for depicting human figures Signup and view all the answers

The Great Sphinx at Giza is a colossal portrait of which Old Kingdom ruler?

Khafre Signup and view all the answers

The Funerary Temple of Hatshepsut shared all of the following with Egyptian pyramids EXCEPT it:

Served as propaganda for the ruler's authority Signup and view all the answers

All of the following were part of the mummification process used in ancient Egypt EXCEPT:

The skin was blackened with dark paint or powdered makeup Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best explains the stylistic continuity seen in ancient Egyptian art?

the political and cultural stability under the Egyptian dynasties Signup and view all the answers

A serdab is a?

small, sealed room in a mastaba that housed the ka statue Signup and view all the answers

In the decoration of Nefertari's tomb at Abu Simbel, the artist diverged from Egyptian decorative convention by?

using changes in hue to affect three-dimensionality Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Amarna Style and Akhenaten

The Colossal Figure of Akhenaten showcases traits of the Amarna style, but not its monumental scale.

Egyptian Books of the Dead

These texts were traditionally inscribed on papyrus scrolls, serving as guides for the afterlife.

Stepped Pyramids vs. Ziggurats

The Egyptian stepped pyramid shares height similarities with the ziggurats found in Mesopotamia.

Canon of Proportions

Ancient Egyptian artists utilized a canon of proportions to maintain an organized and idealized representation of human figures.

The Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx at Giza is a colossal representation of the Old Kingdom ruler Khafre.

Funerary Temple of Hatshepsut

The Funerary Temple of Hatshepsut, unlike Egyptian pyramids, did not primarily serve as a means of propaganda for asserting the ruler's authority.

Mummification Process

The mummification process in ancient Egypt included many techniques, but the application of dark paint or powdered makeup to the skin was not part of it.

Stylistic Continuity in Egyptian Art

The lasting stylistic continuity in ancient Egyptian art can be attributed to the political and cultural stability provided by the dynastic rule.

Serdab Definition

A serdab is a small, sealed room located in a mastaba, specifically designed to house the ka statue of the deceased.

Nefertari's Tomb Decoration

In Nefertari's tomb at Abu Simbel, the artist broke from traditional Egyptian decorative conventions by employing changes in hue to create a sense of three-dimensionality.

Description

Test your knowledge of key concepts from ARTH111 Chapter 3 with these flashcards. Each card examines important aspects of ancient Egyptian art and culture, focusing on the Amarna style, Books of the Dead, and architectural similarities. Great for revision or quick learning!