Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
A representational and stylistic approach in Egyptian art that depicts figures in an idealized, perfected manner, particularly used for deified pharaohs and higher-ranking individuals, in contrast to naturalism.
AP course connection
Topic 2.1: 2.1 Cultural Contexts of Ancient Mediterranean Art