Chapter 3 Egyptian art- Questions 11-15

11)What does the falcon symbolize in the statue of Khafre(Fig. 3-13)?

-The protecting wings of the falcon symbolize the pharoahs divine status.

list four characteistics ofthe statue.
a)comactness and solidarity
b)the pose is frontal and rigid
c)bilaterally symetrical
d)the arms and legs are connected to the stone throne

12)The pyramid and mastaba tombs so popular in the Old Kingdom were replaced by Rock-cut tombs in the Middle Kingdom

list three basic units of Egyptian architecture seen in these tombs are
a)a portico
b)a columned wall
c)a sacred chamber

13)What did Hyksos introduce to egypt thatrevolutionaized warfare?

-Horses

14)list four major features of a typical pylon temple

a)bilaterally symetrical along a single axis
b)huge columned courts
c)dimly lit sanctuaries
d)

15)List two types of capitals used in the hypostyle hall at Karnak.

a)bud shaped
b)bell shaped