Egyptian art history quiz 1

statue of wahibra

Carved stone,

Figurine, made of Ivory with lapis eyes

Figurine, made of Ivory, the emphasis on genital areas suggests something to do with fertility, and the fact that they are found in graves suggests maybe some ideas tied to the afterlife

Figurines are linked to status (very small minority had them in their tombs), Time period: Naqada I

Tomb 100

Paint on mudbrick wall, Hierakonpolis, Time period: Naqada II, Earliest known example of a painted tomb. The painting shows smaller scenes of women dancing, men fighting, and interaction with animals. We can also see a figure that is slightly bigger than the others holding something that we can connect to a crook, “smiting” enemies, could be an early depiction of a king

Narmer Palette

made of Greywacke, Dynasty 1, Narmer’s name is shown at the center top inscription. Narmer is seen twice the size of other people (suggesting his power) and “smiting” enemies. Narmer is also wearing the crown of Upper Egypt. Horus is also featured, holding the rope that is holding a severed head. On the other side, Narmer wears the crown of Lower Egypt so it could represent a unification of Upper and Lower Egypt