ART 141 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Roman Empire, Ancient Greece, Zeus
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Alphabet developed 2000 bce, hebrew and arabic. Cylinder seal- symbols in negative relief, 3300 bce pressed into clay= entire image. Sumerian responsible for 1st writing system in west. Possible ownership that stays (image of self) Eye large ready for god to see, keeping evil away. Sun god, agriculture issues stated on law. 900 acres, brick wall, 20 ft high. 3 fugitives saving self by crossing river. Art not meant to be seen, only for the dead. Red and white crown = unity of lower and upper egypt. It"s ka would be able to enter the body and stay with it for the after life. Necropolis: city of dead, place where tombs are located together. Shape = solidified version of sun rays, ramp to sky. Oriented east to west, can access in the east, sun will rise in the east. Ra- sun god, king was referred to son of ra. Horus wrapping wings around neck of khafra.
