Why did we look at art from only the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms, of Egyptian history and not the "Intermediate periods"?

Question

2 points)
• 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 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.

Answer 1

The primary reason for focusing on art from the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms of Egyptian history and not the Intermediate periods is:

• These were the "high points" of Egyptian civilization, when most of Egyptian artistic accomplishments occurred.

The Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms represent the most stable and prosperous phases of ancient Egyptian history, during which significant advancements in art, architecture, and culture took place. The Intermediate periods, on the other hand, were characterized by political instability and fragmentation, which often hindered artistic production and innovation.