Model of a River Boat

Question

Egyptian

The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore
Question
This art piece was created primarily to
(1 point)
Responses

express political views by representing historic figures in a political setting.
express political views by representing historic figures in a political setting.

create a utilitarian tool for instruction on anatomy.
create a utilitarian tool for instruction on anatomy.

express moods and feelings through use of color.
express moods and feelings through use of color.

record cultural and historic norms by showing the style of a time period.

Answer 1

The art piece "Model of a River Boat" from ancient Egypt was primarily created to record cultural and historic norms by showing the style of a time period. Such models were often used in tombs to ensure that essential goods and aspects of life, such as transportation, were available in the afterlife, reflecting the cultural practices and beliefs of the time.