Old Kingdom Sculpture & Egyptian Art

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Which of the following pharaohs is NOT directly associated with a sculpture from the Old Kingdom?

Khafre
Djoser (correct)
Rahotep
Menkaure

How does the statue of Khasekhemwy differ from the statue of King Djoser in terms of location and construction material?

Khasekhemwy's statue is made of schist and located in the Louvre Museum, while Djoser's statue is made of limestone and located in the Cairo Museum. (correct)
Both statues are made of schist, but Khasekhemwy's statue is in the Cairo Museum and Djoser's statue is in the Louvre Museum.
Both statues are made of limestone, but Khasekhemwy's statue is in the Louvre Museum and Djoser's statue is in the Cairo Museum.
Khasekhemwy's statue is made of limestone and located in the Cairo Museum, while Djoser's statue is made of schist and located in the Louvre Museum.

What artistic convention is exemplified by representing key figures as larger in scale compared to less prominent figures in Egyptian art?

Idealism
Hierarchical scale (correct)
Frontality
Abstraction

What was a key purpose of mural art in tomb decoration during the Egyptian periods?

To ensure a favorable afterlife for the deceased ruler. (D) Signup and view all the answers

During which period did Egyptian art see increased emphasis on feminine beauty, clarity, and lifelikeness, particularly in depictions of royalty?

New Kingdom during the era of Amenhotep III (B) Signup and view all the answers

How did painting styles in the 26th Dynasty differ from those in the 25th Dynasty during the Late Period of Egyptian art?

26th Dynasty paintings displayed a softening of lines, offering a more nuanced artistic style compared to the stiffer style of the 25th Dynasty. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What material was primarily used for the statues of Akhenaten during the New Kingdom?

Sandstone (B) Signup and view all the answers

What combination of materials was used to create the seated scribe statue, and where is it currently exhibited?

Limestone, quartz, and copper; Louvre Museum in Paris (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is 'frontality' in the context of Egyptian art conventions regarding the depiction of pharaohs?

Representing the pharaoh with the torso and eyes facing forward while the head is in profile. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of paintings and relief art developed during the Old Kingdom?

Combination of images that were painted and also engraved into the stone. (D) Signup and view all the answers

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Flashcards

What are Sphinxes?

A sculpture combining human and animal traits, like the Great Sphinx.

What is Frontality?

A convention in Egyptian art where the torso and eyes face forward, while the head is in profile.