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Architecture and sculpture were the major ancient Egyptian arts because of their religion. They had to build pyramids in order to keep their dead safe.

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What major contribution Greeks make to what major contribution Greeks make to art?

The Greeks made significant contributions to art, particularly through the development of sculpture and architecture. They perfected the use of naturalism in sculpture, creating lifelike representations of the human form, exemplified in works like those of Phidias and Praxiteles. Additionally, Greek architecture introduced iconic styles such as the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders, with structures like the Parthenon showcasing their emphasis on proportion, symmetry, and harmony. These innovations laid the foundation for Western art and architecture for centuries to come.


What are the major characteristics of Egyptian sculpture and painting throughout most of ancient Egyptian history?

many of the paintings and art work that make up the Egyptian culture have several features. They all usually tend to be elaborate, have many hierroglyphics on them have some of the gods that the epyptians worshiped on them and they had gold and were engraved. many were very complex and had special symbols or markings on them in sculptures to tell what rank class and importance the person was ie the hands crossed holding the anckh and another symbol to show that the sculpture was of a deceased Pharaoh.


What places were included in the Egyptian trade routes but were not part of the Egyptian empire?

Most Of Africa's Major Lakes Are Located In Or Near


From where can you see the Giza pyramids?

The closest major Egyptian city is Cairo.


What major period of Egyptian History did Tutankhamun live?

The Amarna period

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What major contribution Greeks make to what major contribution Greeks make to art?

The Greeks made significant contributions to art, particularly through the development of sculpture and architecture. They perfected the use of naturalism in sculpture, creating lifelike representations of the human form, exemplified in works like those of Phidias and Praxiteles. Additionally, Greek architecture introduced iconic styles such as the Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders, with structures like the Parthenon showcasing their emphasis on proportion, symmetry, and harmony. These innovations laid the foundation for Western art and architecture for centuries to come.


What are the major characteristics of Egyptian sculpture and painting throughout most of ancient Egyptian history?

many of the paintings and art work that make up the Egyptian culture have several features. They all usually tend to be elaborate, have many hierroglyphics on them have some of the gods that the epyptians worshiped on them and they had gold and were engraved. many were very complex and had special symbols or markings on them in sculptures to tell what rank class and importance the person was ie the hands crossed holding the anckh and another symbol to show that the sculpture was of a deceased Pharaoh.


Is Thoth a major Egyptian god?

Yes Thoth was a major ancient Egyptian god.


What word is music sculpture painting dance etc?

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Is architecture a major at BYU Hawaii?

maybe not


What is the name of the major Egyptian river?

The Nile.


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What can you do with a major in architecture?

Open-air balconies and terraces


Can You obtain a Ph.D in any major?

You can not get a PhD in Architecture