Guiding Questions: SEATED SCRIBE

• Approximately how old is this sculpture?

• Was painted sculpture unusual in Ancient Egypt?

• What are Seated Scribe’s nipples made of?

• What are Seated Scribe’s eyes made of?

• Is SEATED SCRIBE idealized? Yes or No? If not, how would you describe him instead?

• Why would SEATED SCRIBE not have been depicted like a PHARAOH?

• Why would artists never have depicted a PHARAOH like the SEATED SCRIBE?

• What does he hold in his hands?

• Ancient Egyptian funerary art is often concerned with THE WHAT, rather then the momentary?

• Question posed by S&B: Was this sculpture meant to be seen at all? After watching the entire video, decide. Do you think so?

• Where was he found?

• Where was he meant to be placed?

• Why were scribes so highly regarded in Ancient Egyptian culture?