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Egyptian Art and Proportions
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1
The following painting is unusual because:
Some shoulders are not shown from the front
All of the above
The figures are not stiff and stylized
Some of the heads are not shown in profile (from the side)
2
Egyptians utilized this method of construction with massive posts supporting crossbeams:
Pyramids
Relief Sculpture
Hieroglyphics
Post and Lintel
3
The Egyptian ruler thought to be half man and half god was called the:
King
President
Emperor
Pharaoh
4
An early form of picture writing used by ancient Egyptians is known as:
Cave Painting
Hieroglyphics
Calligraphy
Post and Lintel
5
________________________________ is a reed pounded to make a heavy type of paper.
scholar
scribe
linen
papyrus
6
Descriptive perspective is a system in which
the most important figures were drawn larger than the others
figures are elongated and distorted
lighter and grayer tones in the distance create depth
graphic lines create the illusion of depth
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The first pyramid was a “step pyramid.” It was designed and built by this architect:
Ramses
Tutankhamen
Imhotep
King Zoser
8
________________________________ is the first artist whose name is recorded in history.
Ramses
Cleopatra
Imhotep
Da Vinci
9
The greatest architectural achievements of the Ancient Egyptians were the ___________________.
mummies
amphitheaters
Colosseum
pyramids
10
The pyramids of Egypt were built to:
Serve as a tomb for the Pharaoh
Hold sporting and entertainment events
Store the Egyptian food supply
Hold religious services for the Egyptian people
