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1. Introduction of Egyptian Figure Sculpture Ancient Egyptian sculpture adhered to a strict principle of “frontality.” Whether standing, sitting, or kneeling, figures were depicted upright, facing forward, presenting a solemn and sacred posture. This representational style was not a pursuit of naturalistic realism, but rather closely tied to the sculpture’s religious function. Statues were seen […]

1. Introduction of Egyptian Couple Statue This sculpture, titled “The King’s Acquaintances Memi and Sabu,” was created during the Fourth Dynasty of the Old Kingdom of Ancient Egypt (circa 2575–2465 BCE) and unearthed in the Western Necropolis of Giza. Memi and Sabu were not pharaohs, but rather members of the elite with close ties to […]

1. Introduction of Pharaoh Khafre Statue Khafre was a pharaoh of the Fourth Dynasty of Ancient Egypt, reigning from approximately 2558 to 2532 BC. He was the son of the renowned Khufu and the ruler who built the second pyramid of Giza. Khafre’s reign is considered a glorious continuation of Ancient Egypt’s “Pyramid Age.” He […]

1. Introduction of Small Sphinx Statue The sphinx is one of the most iconic mythological figures of ancient Egypt, often depicted as a combination of a lion’s body and a human head, symbolizing the unity of strength and wisdom. In ancient Egyptian culture, the sphinx was often seen as a guardian beast, guarding tombs and […]