Ap Art History Unit 2 Study Guide: Ancient Egypt

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Imhotep

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First known architect, constructed the Mortuary Temple of Djoser

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Menkaure

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Pharaoh of Old Kingdom Egypt, patron of small pyramid at Giza, known for sculptural works made of diorite and idealization of the male form

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Ti

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Advisor to pharaoh in Old Kingdom, most well known for funerary decoration: Ti Hunting Hippotami and Presentation of the Gifts. Stereotypical of Old Kingdom paintings

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Hatshepsut

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most well known female pharaoh, name was eradicated after death

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Akhenaton

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believed that he was a descendant of the sun god Amon, created a new religion to worship him, abolished the former polytheistic religion, capital, and artistic tradition in favor of a new culture

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The Palette of Narmur is contemporary to what ANE civilization? What ANE motifs appear in this work and why?

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Sumerian, the use of registers, cats, hierarchicial scale, and images of power over enemies (like Standard of Ur) due to international trade/trade routes

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How do pyramids change in purpose and appearance from Predynastic Egypt to the Old Kingdom?

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Temples remain complexes, but the exterior style advances from stepped to smooth (with granite shell)

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How is the Pharaoh depicted in Old Kingdom Egyptian art? New Kingdom?

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He's frontal in sculpture in Old Kingdom, with a progressive stance. In the New Kingdom, the Pharaoh is still idealized, but is shown on more monumental works. At all times (except Amarna) wearing the nemes headdress, false beard, Horus emblem, and royal kilt.

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What subjects were depicted on the walls of Egyptian tombs? Why were these subjects selected and

what methods were used to create them?

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How do funerary art and objects of the Middle Kingdom differ from those of the other periods?

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Describe the differences between Old Kingdom and New kingdom tomb decoration.

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Define the term Hypostyle Hall and list its elements. What famous temples are this style?

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Discuss the changes that occur stylistically in the Amarna period. Why do they take place?

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Temple of Hatshepsut

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the Temple of Ramses II

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the Temple of Amen-Re.

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Old Kingdom Egyptian

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Middle Kingdom Egyptian

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New Kingdom Egyptian

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Amarna

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