The dyad statue of King Menkaure and Queen (c. 2490–2472 BCE) represents the pharaoh and his spouse side-by-side. Both figures are carved in a block-like, high-relief style and exhibit a static, frontal pose. Which of the following conventions of Egyptian royal portraiture is best demonstrated by the pharaoh's pose in this sculpture?
- A rigid, frontal posture with the left foot advanced forward to project eternal power and stability.Cevap
- BA relaxed, contrapposto stance that shifts the body's weight to convey natural human movement.
- CAn informal, seated pose with realistic physical flaws to emphasize the ruler's daily administrative duties.
- DAn exaggerated, curvilinear silhouette with a distended belly to reflect a radical religious reform.
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A rigid, frontal posture with the left foot advanced forward to project eternal power and stability.
The correct option is correct because the statue of King Menkaure and Queen is a prime example of Old Kingdom royal portraiture. The rigid, frontal stance, closed fists, and forward-stepping left foot are standardized conventions designed to embody the ruler's absolute power, stability, and timelessness in the afterlife.
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Stylistic conventions of Egyptian royal sculpture in the Old Kingdom