Ancient Egyptian Art

Why did the Egyptians pose figures with hands, head and legs to the side?

• They hadn't evolved yet

• It was from a third person point of view
•  It showed the body from the 'most familiar view'
• That's how they walked

Why was it important for the Egyptians to have a 'preserved image' of themselves?

•  They demanded to be remembered
•  They needed a body to 'inhabit' for the afterlife
• Their religion demanded that they record history for the ages
• For their decedents to recognize them

Egyptian writing system using images is known as what?

• Cunieform

• Hieroglyphics
• Kichwa
• Swahili

Why were the pyramids constructed?

• Government buildings
•  As a tomb of the pharaoh
• As a signaling beacon to extra terrestrials
• Palaces for the Pharaohs

Which of the following did NOT get used as an ingredient to make paint in ancient Egypt?

• Acrylic
• Animal fat
• Egg

• Wax

A work of art that projects from the wall is called..

• Sculpture

• Bas Relief

• Slab

• Painting

Who would be depicted larger than everyone else in murals?

• Dieties

• Pharoahs

• Anyone important

• All are correct

In the Egyptian pose, the chest and eyes would be shown how?

• To the front

• In profile (side)

What continent is Egypt in?

• Antartica

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

What is a description of Frontalism?

• The face is from a side or profile view.

• The eye is from a front view.

• The arms and feet are from a profile view.

• The shoulders and chest are from a front view.

• All of the above.