Egyptain

Question 0

Seated Scribe

Answer 0

Painted Limestone, 2450-2350 (old kingdom) Patronage -The figure appears to be out of shape, while offensive for a pharaoh it is a symbol of the wealth of the upper class. -The fact that he is shown writing is a symbol of his intelligence

Question 1

Khafre Enthroned

Answer 1

Diorite, 2490-2472 (old kingdom) Power and Authority -stoic expression and stiff posture show permanence -lions feet and Horus show power as a leader -papyrus and lotus show unified upper and lower Egypt and the rule of Khafre over both Patronage -idealized image to show permanence and power -symbols to show godliness( Horus) and power as a pharaoh( papyrus and lotus, lions feet)

Question 2

Hatshepsut with Offering Jars

Answer 2

Red Granite, 1473-1458 (Middle Kingdom) Patronage - Hatshepsut is depicted as a man to give herself more authority as a pharaoh

Question 3

Akhenaton

Answer 3

Sandstone, 1353-1335 (New Kingdom) Patronage -Akhenaton has strange features that are possibly due to birth defects or used to mimic the gender less god of Aton - this change in style is due to the wishes of Akhenaton when he became a pharaoh