Exam 3: Art of Ancient Egypt

Because the temple was the home of the god, originally, the temple had the form of a __________.

In Egyptian tombs, the ka statue was placed in a chamber called the ____________.

What is a composite pose and what is one example?

Built by Senusret II, the town of ___________ was laid out on a grid, forming rectangular blocks.

How does Mesopotamian sculpture differ from Egyptian sculpture?

After a king died, the body was embalmed and ferried across the Nile to the_____________.

The sculptor __________ probably made the beautiful bust of Nefertiti as a model for sculptures or paintings of the queen.

Tomb chambers, well as ornamental columns, lintels, false doors and niches, were carved into _________at the site of Beni Hasan on the east bank of the Nile.

What was the role of the mastaba in the necropolis?

How were the interiors of Egyptian tombs decorated?

The ancient land of Kush, ____________, was chosen as the site of the Temple of Ramses II since it was the source of his gold, ivory, and exotic skins.

Discuss the three great pyramid tombs at Giza and the pharaohs they were built for during the Old Kingdom.

Which object commemorates the unification of Egypt and signals the beginning of the dynastic period?

Discuss the plan of the archeological site at Karnak, including the Great Hall.

Standing figures in Egyptian art are typically shown __________.

What might the Books of the Dead have contained?

Canopic jars were special containers in tombs that were used to hold __________.

How do Middle Kingdom royal portraits show an awareness of the human condition?

Beni Hasan on the east bank of the Nile is the site of many ______________.

Which of the following characterizes the Amarna style in art?