The use of hierarchal proportion is common among works from this era across many different regions and time zones.
In a work of art a person’s place, or position in society can be distinguish by varying their size in relation to the other people in the same work; this technique is called hierarchal proportion, Duh.
Hierarchal proportion is used to show the people in the distance.
The distinction of proportion as being, “hierarchal” comes from the Egyptian word, hiera, which means, “to Swing with the authority of one with the gift.”
Question 3
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Why were the cave paintings created?
Answer
It was impossible for them not to be created!
How do you know? Why is this even important!?
Hey! No body knows fer'sure . . . any answer is only speculation. (That's does not mean ANY speculation could be possible . . .)
This is one of the age-old questions that you will contemplate with your own children (Many years from now - don't get any ideas).
Question 4
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Why was it important for the Pharaoh to be painted and/or sculpted as youthful and active?
Answer
Like most men, the Pharaoh was sensitive about how he was viewed by the rulers of neighboring kingdoms and the general public within Egypt.
The Pharaoh was young and active!
The paintings and sculptures of the Pharaoh were created to please the average Egyptian citizen who believed that the Pharaoh was a living god.
This depiction would insure how he would be received in the after life.