... the importance of intellectualism in ancient western culture. The earliest example of how art reflects the basic moral and philosophical belief systems in individual cultures is seen in the Ancient Egyptian empire. The art of this time was highly idealized and mainly focused on displaying the divinity and importance of the Pharaoh. The most famous examples of this Theocratic influence on ... art are the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Chefren. The massive size and artistic perfection of these works, which were mainly dedicated to expressing the divinity of the Pharaoh, show that Egypti...

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... the importance of intellectualism in ancient western culture. The earliest example of how art reflects the basic moral and philosophical belief systems in individual cultures is seen in the Ancient Egyptian empire. The art of this time was highly idealized and mainly focused on displaying the divinity and importance of the Pharaoh. The most famous examples of this Theocratic influence on ... art are the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Chefren. The massive size and artistic perfection of these works, which were mainly dedicated to expressing the divinity of the Pharaoh, show that Egypti...

• Word Count: 1174
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... to disparage the scientific achievements in the fields of building construction,city planning and so on ,of the Mohenjo-Daro and harappan civilizations?The aesthetic appeal of the pyramids and sphinxs of the ancient egyptian civilization enchants us even today.Don't these monuments potray the keen scientific insight of it's builders?The awesome frescos and temples of the ancient aryan civilization in ... ...

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