Question 7
- Highlight two importances of the ancient Egyptian paintings.
- State three ways in which ancient Egyptian painters portrayed the human figures.
Observation
A large number of candidates attempted the question. The candidates performed below average. They were expected to respond to the question in this manner:
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- For recording everyday’s scenes.
- They were created to honour the dead.
- They were created to ensure a pleasant transition to the afterlife.
- They were created for the decoration of the walls of the pyramids.
- They were created for the decoration of life and achievements of the Pharaohs.
- For symbolic expression.
- For recording stories.
- Man represented as a complete one with a full and happy life after life.
- Figures portrayed for example as harvesters and cattle rearers.
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- They are flat.
- Heads and feet in profile.
- Frontal torso.
- Female figures are represented in lighter colours.
- Male figures are represented in darker colours.
- Sizes of figures are determined by status of the figure being represented.
- The figure of the king is usually represented bigger than any other.
- Frontal eyes.