Why did we look at art from only the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, of Egyptian history and not the “Intermediate periods”?
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Responses
These were periods of time in which the greatest and largest wars were fought, resulting in large amounts of artistic treasures.
These were periods of time in which the greatest and largest wars were fought, resulting in large amounts of artistic treasures.
These were the “high points” of Egyptian civilization, when most of Egyptian artistic accomplishments occurred.
These were the “high points” of Egyptian civilization, when most of Egyptian artistic accomplishments occurred.
These were the times that Egyptian civilization was lead by the most powerful and successful rulers.
These were the times that Egyptian civilization was lead by the most powerful and successful rulers.
These were periods in which plagues, crime and poverty led to wide use of artistic expression.
which 1 is correct
The correct response is: These were the “high points” of Egyptian civilization, when most of Egyptian artistic accomplishments occurred.
The correct answer is:
These were the “high points” of Egyptian civilization, when most of Egyptian artistic accomplishments occurred.
To determine which response is correct, we need to understand the reasons for focusing on the art from the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms of Egyptian history and not the "Intermediate periods."
The correct response is: "These were the 'high points' of Egyptian civilization, when most of Egyptian artistic accomplishments occurred."
During the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, Egypt experienced significant advancements in various fields, including art. These periods are referred to as the "high points" of Egyptian civilization because they were characterized by stability, strong leadership, and prosperity. The pharaohs during these periods were able to dedicate resources and manpower to the creation of monumental architecture, sculptures, paintings, and other forms of art.
In contrast, the Intermediate periods in Egyptian history were characterized by political instability, weak or fragmented rulership, and periods of external invasion. These periods were marked by political turmoil and social unrest, often resulting in a decline or interruption of artistic production. Therefore, the majority of significant artistic treasures and accomplishments are found from the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms.
It is important to note that the other responses provided are not supported by historical evidence. While wars and conflicts did occur during the Intermediate periods, they did not result in a significant increase in artistic treasures. Similarly, although the periods might have seen powerful and successful rulers, this alone does not explain the focus on the art from the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms. Likewise, while artistic expression can be influenced by various societal factors, there is no evidence to suggest that plagues, crime, and poverty specifically led to a wide use of artistic expression during the Intermediate periods.