In Egyptian funerary sculpture, kings are represented with idealized anatomy, regardless of their actual age and body, because

a) the sculptures were intended to mirror the perfection of the gods.
b) the same model posed for many of the statues.
c) excessive physical likeness was believed to have negative effects on the king’s ka.
d) carving more naturalistic forms in diorite or schist was too difficult at monumental scales.


Answer: a

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