Egyptian Art History

Ancient Egyptian art heavily relied on what, influencing Western art and Renaissance paintings?

• Realism

• Symbolism

• Abstract patterns

• Photography

In Egyptian art, what did the size of figures often symbolize?

• Wealth

• Social status and power

• Age

• Occupation

What technique did Egyptian painters use to make body parts recognizable?

• Full perspective

• Mixed perspective

• Shadowing

• Cubism

What was the purpose of Egyptian obelisks?

• Tomb markers

• Tributes to the sun god Ra

• Defensive structures

• Canals

Egyptian columns often inspired Greek and Roman architecture and were topped with what decorative feature?

• Statues

• Capitals with floral designs

• Domes

• Pyramids

What is the term for Egyptian sculptures carved into flat surfaces?

• High relief

• Sunk relief

• Freestanding

• Mosaic

What was a key feature of art during the Amarna Period?

• Fewer figures per scene

• Stylized human figures with more detail

• Black-and-white painting

• Miniature sculptures

Why was most Egyptian art not displayed publicly?

• It was considered ugly

• It was meant as sacred tomb decoration for the dead

• Only priests could view it

• It was too fragile