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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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.
Cultural and artistic production during the Intermediate periods of Egyptian history was limited due to political instability, economic decline, and social unrest. The focus on the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms allows for a more comprehensive study of the artistic achievements and cultural advancements of the Egyptian civilization.
The correct answer 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.
The reason we focus on the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms of Egyptian history when studying Egyptian art is that these were the periods that saw the greatest artistic achievements. During these periods, Egypt experienced political stability, economic prosperity, and the development of a highly organized and centralized state. This allowed for a flourishing of art, architecture, and monumental construction projects.
In contrast, the Intermediate periods were characterized by political instability, weak central authority, and frequent changes in rulership. These periods were marked by social unrest, economic decline, and sometimes even invasion and foreign rule. As a result, there was less focus on artistic production during these times.
Therefore, by studying the art from the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, we can gain a better understanding of the artistic achievements and cultural identity of ancient Egypt during its most stable and prosperous periods.