Worksheet #4  Chapter 3  Egyptian Art

Pre-Dynastic period 

v     Palette of King Narmer-

v     Formula figure representation-

v     Hierarchical proportion-

v     Horus and Hathor-

Old Kingdom

v     Ka-

v     Mastaba-

v     Imhotep-

v     Stepped pyramid of King Djoser (Saqqara)-

v     Engaged columns-

v     Bell & Bud shaped capitals

v     Pyramid of Khufu and Khafre  at Giza

          Ben-Ben-

v     Great Sphinx-

v     Statue of Khafre-

v     Canonical (proportion)-

v     Subtractive technique-

v     Abrasion

v     Symbols of power and authority-

v     Statue of Menkaure and Khamerernebty-

v     Relief sculpture- Ti (panel)-

v     Conceptual vs. optical- Twisted perspective

Middle Kingdom

v     Pyramid (Tomb) design change

New Kingdom

v     Senmut

v     Mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut

v     Temple at Abu-Simbel

v     Pylon temple

v     Hypostyle hall

v     Post and Lintel

v     Clerestory opening

v     Sculpture and painting

v     Block statue

v     Figural paintings (tomb of Nebamun)

v     Fresco secco

Amarna Period

v     Statue of Akhenaton

v     Tutankhamen

v     Death mask

v     Back to classical Egyptian art