What historical background about ancient Egyptian political and religious history explains the contrast?
Conclude with the explanation that is most convincing to you. The two works on the left are from tha Amarna period while the work on the right is of the normal Egyptian style. Akhenaten led the Armarna period and there are several explanations for his actions. The Amarna style includes figures that are much more naturalistic. They are more feminine, with curvilinear lines. They also have pot-bellies with pronounced navels, elongated necks, large lips, slanted eyes, and oddly shaped skulls. All of these characteristics can be seen in the statue of Akhenaten. In the relief sculpture, Akhenaten and His Family, we also see interaction between family members as well as fluttering ribbons, both of which are characteristic of the Amarna period. The relief sculpture, Fowling in the Marshes, shows the stiff, austere Egyptian style. The man is larger than his family, his wife is behind him and his child below him. There is no interaction. These changes occurred when Akhenaten came to power and c
