Ap Art History - Egyptian Art (quiz And Notes)

1. Where is the Akhenaten statue located and what are some of its unique features?

Located: Abu Simbel (Aswan, Egypt)

Located: Valley of the Kings (Luxor, Egypt)

Period: New Kingdom
Dates:1353-1335 BCE
Medium: Sandstone
Located: Found in Akhenaten's temple at Karnak (Karnak, Egypt)
Dynasty: 18th
Facts:
- Effeminate body, weak limbs, sagging belly, curving contours

- Pharaoh is depicted with a distorted physique which is not present elsewhere in the artwork of Ancient Egypt.

- Three-dimensional statue

- Has protruding stomach, thin arms, and exaggerated facial features (long nose, hanging chin, and thick lips).

- Feminine curves, heavy thighs and belly, half-closed eyes, full lips and a long face and neck characterized representations of the king.

- The excavation, begun by Henri Chevrier in 1925, uncovered 25 fragments of the broken colossi in Eastern Karnak in Thebes, which are now located in the Cairo Museum in Egypt.

Located: Pyramids of Giza (Cairo, Egypt)

The Akhenaten statue is specifically located in Akhenaten's temple at Karnak in Karnak, Egypt. It is characterized by its effeminate body, weak limbs, sagging belly, and curving contours which are unique features not commonly found in ancient Egyptian art.

Explanation

The Akhenaten statue is specifically located in Akhenaten's temple at Karnak in Karnak, Egypt. It is characterized by its effeminate body, weak limbs, sagging belly, and curving contours which are unique features not commonly found in ancient Egyptian art.

2. What period does the Funerary Mask of Tutankhamun belong to?

Late Period

Period: New Kingdom
Dates: 1323 BCE
Medium: Gold inlaid with glass and semiprecious stones
Located: Egyptian Museum, Cairo
Dynasty: 18th
Facts:
- It's size is height 21 1/4 and 54.4 cm
- It weighs 24 pounds

Old Kingdom

Middle Kingdom

The Funerary Mask of Tutankhamun belongs to the New Kingdom period in Ancient Egypt, specifically dating back to 1323 BCE. It is a notable artifact made of gold inlaid with glass and semiprecious stones.

Explanation

The Funerary Mask of Tutankhamun belongs to the New Kingdom period in Ancient Egypt, specifically dating back to 1323 BCE. It is a notable artifact made of gold inlaid with glass and semiprecious stones.

3. What is the period and location of Hatshepsut Offering Jars?

Period:
Dates: 1473-1458 BCE
Medium: Red granite
Located: Deir el-Bahri, Egypt
Dynasty: 18th
Facts:

Hatshepsut Offering Jars belong to the 18th Dynasty, dated between 1473-1458 BCE, made of red granite, and located in Deir el-Bahri, Egypt.

Explanation

Hatshepsut Offering Jars belong to the 18th Dynasty, dated between 1473-1458 BCE, made of red granite, and located in Deir el-Bahri, Egypt.

4. What is depicted in the Judgement of Hunefer Before Osiris?

The Judgment of Hunefer Before Tutankhamun

Located: Alexandria, Egypt

Period: Old Kingdom

Period: Amarna
Dates: 1285 BC
Medium: Painted papyrus
Located: Thebes, Egypt
Dynasty: 19th
Facts:
- Example of one of the many fine vignettes (illustrations) from the Book of the Dead of Hunefer.

- The scene reads from left to right.

- From the left, Anubis brings Hunefer into the judgement area. Anubis is also shown supervizing the judgement scales. hunefer's heart, represented as a pot, is being weighted against a feather, the symbol of Maat, the established order of things, in this context meaning 'what is right'. The heart hold the person's character throughout life. If the heart did not balance with the feather, then the dead person was condemned to non-existence and consumption of the beast shown which is part-crocodile, part-lion, and part-hippopotamus.

- To the right, a papyrus devoted to ensuring Hunefer's continued existence in the Afterlife is not likely depict this outcome. Brought into the presence of Osiris by his son Horus, having become 'true of voice' or 'justified'.

- Osiris is shown seared under a canopy, with his sisters Isis and Nephthys.

- At the top, Hunefer is shown adoring a row of deities who supervise the judgement.

The correct answer provides details about the specific scenario depicted in the Judgement of Hunefer Before Osiris, including the period, dates, medium, location, and dynasty. The incorrect answers introduce different scenarios or inaccuracies, such as different periods, locations, or individuals involved in the judgement process.

Explanation

The correct answer provides details about the specific scenario depicted in the Judgement of Hunefer Before Osiris, including the period, dates, medium, location, and dynasty. The incorrect answers introduce different scenarios or inaccuracies, such as different periods, locations, or individuals involved in the judgement process.

5. What is the significance of Khafre Enthroned in Egyptian history?

Period: Old Kingdom
Dates: 2520-2494 BCE
Medium: Diorite
Located: Giza, Egypt/ Valley Temple of Khafre
Dynasty: 4th
Facts:
- It's size is height 5'6 1/8 (1.68 m)
- Holding place for Ka
- Horus extends protection
- Rigid limbs close to body

Khafre Enthroned is a significant piece of ancient Egyptian art from the Old Kingdom period, made of diorite, located in Giza, Egypt. It dates back to the 4th Dynasty and is known for its unique features and symbolism.

Explanation

Khafre Enthroned is a significant piece of ancient Egyptian art from the Old Kingdom period, made of diorite, located in Giza, Egypt. It dates back to the 4th Dynasty and is known for its unique features and symbolism.

6. Who is associated with the period New Kingdom, painted limestone, located in Amarna, Egypt, and was created by the artist Thutmose?

Hatshepsut

Period: New Kingdom
Dates: 1353-1335 BCE
Medium: Painted limestone
Located: Amarna, Egypt
Dynasty: 18th
Facts:
- Artist is Thutmose

Tutankhamun

Ramesses II

Nefertiti is the correct answer as she is associated with the New Kingdom period, created from painted limestone, located in Amarna, Egypt, and crafted by the artist Thutmose. Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut, and Ramesses II were all prominent figures in Ancient Egypt, but they are not specifically linked to these particular details provided in the question.

Explanation

Nefertiti is the correct answer as she is associated with the New Kingdom period, created from painted limestone, located in Amarna, Egypt, and crafted by the artist Thutmose. Tutankhamun, Hatshepsut, and Ramesses II were all prominent figures in Ancient Egypt, but they are not specifically linked to these particular details provided in the question.

7. Where is the North Palace of Djoser located?

Colosseum in Rome, Italy

Temple of Luxor, Egypt

Acropolis of Athens, Greece

Period: Old Kingdom
Dates: 2630-2611 BCE
Medium:
Located: Saqqura, Egypt
Dynasty: 3rd
Facts:
- Columns in capitols (heads) that take form of papyrus blossoms and columns shafts resemble papyrus stalks. They're engaged (attached) to walls.

8. What is the significance of the Palette of Narmer?

Period: Pre-Dynastic
Dates: 3000-2920 BCE
Medium: Green schist/ Slate
Located: Hierakonpolis (archaeological site in Egypt)
Dynasty:
Facts:
- It's size is height 25" and 64 cm
- Palette of King Narmer
- Bas relief
-Each side divided into register
- King wears hat of upper Egypt
- Horus protects king
- Circular depression held eye makeup
- Unification of Egypt (Lower and Upper Egypt)
- Papyrus plant of lower Egypt
- Intertwined necks symbolize unification
- Decapitated enemies

The Palette of Narmer is a significant artifact from the Pre-Dynastic period in Egypt, depicting the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt by King Narmer. It is made of green schist/slate, not bronze, and was discovered in Hierakonpolis, not Giza.

Explanation

The Palette of Narmer is a significant artifact from the Pre-Dynastic period in Egypt, depicting the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt by King Narmer. It is made of green schist/slate, not bronze, and was discovered in Hierakonpolis, not Giza.

9. What is the period and location of Rock-Cut Tombs at Beni Hasan?

Period: Middle Kingdom
Dates: 1950-1900 BCE
Medium: Stone
Located: Beni Hasan, Egypt
Dynasty: 12th
Facts:
- Burial places hollowed out of the faces of cliffs
- Hallowed out cliffs
- Shallow columnar porch
- Fluted stone columns inside

Rock-Cut Tombs at Beni Hasan are specifically dated to the Middle Kingdom period, between 1950-1900 BCE, and located in Beni Hasan, Egypt during the 12th Dynasty. These tombs are characterized by being hollowed out of cliffs, with a shallow columnar porch and fluted stone columns inside.

Explanation

Rock-Cut Tombs at Beni Hasan are specifically dated to the Middle Kingdom period, between 1950-1900 BCE, and located in Beni Hasan, Egypt during the 12th Dynasty. These tombs are characterized by being hollowed out of cliffs, with a shallow columnar porch and fluted stone columns inside.

10. What is the significance of the Seated Scribe?

Period: Old Kingdom
Dates: 2500 BCE
Medium: Painted limestone
Located: Saqqura, Egypt
Dynasty: 5th
Facts:
- At the tomb of Kai
- Shows high position in society because writing and reading are rare (holding tablet).
- Not idealized--- realistic (not ideal body)
- Intentive expression

The Seated Scribe is a significant artifact dating back to the Old Kingdom, specifically the 5th Dynasty, in Saqqara, Egypt. It represents the high position in society due to the rarity of writing and reading skills, evident by the scribe holding a tablet. The sculpture is realistic and not idealized, with a pensive expression.

Explanation

The Seated Scribe is a significant artifact dating back to the Old Kingdom, specifically the 5th Dynasty, in Saqqara, Egypt. It represents the high position in society due to the rarity of writing and reading skills, evident by the scribe holding a tablet. The sculpture is realistic and not idealized, with a pensive expression.

11. What is the significance of the sculpture Menkaure and Khamerernebty?

B. Menkaure and Khamerernebty were siblings who ruled over ancient Mesopotamia.

C. Menkaure and Khamerernebty were famous Greek philosophers known for their teachings on ethics.

Period: Old Kingdom
Dates: 2490-2472 BCE
Medium: Graywacke with traces of red and black paint
Located: Giza, Egypt
Dynasty: 4th
Facts:
- It's size is height of 54 1/2 (142.3 cm)
- Arms around waist symbolizes marital status
- Left legs advanced
- Rigid features
- Standardized canon

A. Menkaure and Khamerernebty were political leaders during the Roman Empire.

12. Which period does the Temple of Ramses belong to?

Period: New Kingdom
Dates: 1290-1224 BCE
Medium: Sandstone
Located: Abu Simbel, Egypt
Dynasty: 19th
Facts:
- Moved in 1968 to avoid flooding
- 4 statues on facade
- More statue columns inside

The Temple of Ramses belongs to the New Kingdom period, specifically the 19th Dynasty, with dates ranging from 1290-1224 BCE. It is made of sandstone, located in Abu Simbel, Egypt. The incorrect answers provided are from different periods in ancient Egyptian history.

Explanation

The Temple of Ramses belongs to the New Kingdom period, specifically the 19th Dynasty, with dates ranging from 1290-1224 BCE. It is made of sandstone, located in Abu Simbel, Egypt. The incorrect answers provided are from different periods in ancient Egyptian history.

13. Where is the Tomb of Amenemhet located?

Giza, Egypt

Luxor, Egypt

Period: Middle Kingdom
Dates: 1950-1900 BCE
Medium: Stone
Located: Beni Hasan, Egypt
Dynasty: 12th
Facts:
- More elaborate than earlier tombs
- The architecture of Amenemhet's tomb differs from the earlier style by having a courtyard and a portico with two columns before the entrance to the tomb-chapel.
- The tomb chapel is large and rectangular and contains four wide polygonal pillars and two burial shafts.
- It has an elaborately decorated ceiling which is divided into 3 naves, each with a vaulted roof.
- The wall-paintings contain themes similar to earlier tombs, with agriculture and industries, hunting in the desert, military activities and funeral rites with offering-bringers.
- Amenemhet also had his wife Hemet buried their

Valley of the Kings, Egypt

The Tomb of Amenemhet is located in Beni Hasan, Egypt, not in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, or Giza.

Explanation

The Tomb of Amenemhet is located in Beni Hasan, Egypt, not in the Valley of the Kings, Luxor, or Giza.

14. What is the period, dates, medium, location, and dynasty associated with the Victory Statue of Naram-Sin?

Period: Akkad
Dates: 2254-2218 BCE
Medium: Pink sandstone
Located: Susa, Iran
Dynasty: 18th
Facts:
- This monument depicts the Akkadian victory over the Lullubi Mountain people. IN the 12th century BCE, 1,000 years after it was originally made, the Elamite king Shutruk-Nahhunte attacked Babylon and, according to his later inscription, the stele was taken to Susa in what is now Iran.

- A stele is a vertical stone monument or marker often inscribed with text or relief carving.

The correct answer provides specific information about the Victory Statue of Naram-Sin including its period, dates, medium, location, and dynasty. The incorrect answers provide plausible but inaccurate details about other historical statues from different time periods and locations.

Explanation

The correct answer provides specific information about the Victory Statue of Naram-Sin including its period, dates, medium, location, and dynasty. The incorrect answers provide plausible but inaccurate details about other historical statues from different time periods and locations.