CIVILIZATION
EGYPTIAN
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Question
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Egyptians were skilled artists and builders. Much of what we know about life in Egypt come from ____ on the walls of tombs that show Egyptians at work and at play; their purpose was not decoration. (pg. 118)
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paintings
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posters
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scrappings
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colored gems
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Ancient Egyptian art did not serve to express individual artists; rather, its purpose was to maintain cosmic order. Ancient Egyptian art was typically created to be important pieces of tombs and temples, so the deceased – especially important pharaohs or other noblepeople – could carry on in the afterlife.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ancient Egyptians used steatite (soapstone) and carved small vases, amulets, images of deities, animals and several other objects. Ancient Egyptian artists also discovered the art of covering pottery and stone with enamel (Figure 2).
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