How are royal portraits different from portraits of less prominent people in ancient Egyptian art? Compare and contrast Khafre and Seated Scribe to explain your answer.
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
1. Khafre is highly idealized as his body and face represent him as a youthful, athletic ruler at the peak of perfection.
2. Khafre wears the symbols of the pharaoh's sovereignty, such as the folded linen headdress, false beard, and short kilt, and the compact and rigid pose of his body evokes his dignity and permanence as a ruler.
3. Unlike the idealized sculpture of Khafre, the scribe is much more realistic, with a sagging stomach, naturalistic inlaid eyes that express alertness, and a soft and fleshy face.
4. The scribe is shown with a partially unrolled papyrus scroll and he once held a reed brush, which represent his important job in ancient Egyptian society.
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