Question

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

(2 points)
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.

Answer 1

The reason we focused on art from the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms of Egyptian history rather than the Intermediate periods is:

**These were the “high points” of Egyptian civilization, when most of Egyptian artistic accomplishments occurred.**

The Intermediate periods were characterized by instability and fragmentation, whereas the Kingdoms represent times of unity, cultural flourishing, and significant artistic achievements.