How is the identification of the king with Egypt itself emphasized in this representation?
a) The black soil of the Nile Valley is reflected in the darkened skin, set off by the white dressing associated with depictions of the god Osiris.
b) The shape and elongation of the king’s headdress mimic Egyptian pyramid forms, monuments to Egypt’s dynastic history.
c) The life force or ka of Egypt is associated with the heart, emphasized here by the crossed arms covering and protecting the king’s chest.
d) The king’s widely opened eyes, windows of the soul, gaze forward into Egypt’s future rather than appear closed in death.
Answer: a
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