How Does Nebamun Hunting Birds in the Marshes Demonstrate the Artistic

question 473

Multiple Choice

How does Nebamun Hunting Birds in the Marshes demonstrate the artistic conventions of New Kingdom art?

• A)The artist carved the scene in shallow relief to suggest a more lifelike three-dimensionality for the figures' bodies.
• B)The artist exaggerated the proportions of Nebamun's body to express dynamic action rather than eternal serenity.
• C)The artist combined stylized representations of the human body with a naturalistic environment.
• D)The artist maintained the conventions of official royal portraits by portraying Nebamun with the traditional symbols of kingship.

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Definitions:

Breathing

The process of inhaling and exhaling air to facilitate gas exchange within the lungs.

Vocal Cords

Folded membranes in the larynx that vibrate to produce sounds when air is expelled from the lungs.

Larynx

Cartilaginous organ located between the pharynx and the trachea; in humans, contains the vocal cords; sometimes called the voice box.

Bronchi

The major air passages of the lungs that diverge from the windpipe, allowing the transportation of air in and out of the lungs.