It is in this statue that made it clearly visible just how much Egyptians appreciated ideal proportions of the human anatomy. Khafe was portrayed as sitting upright, his body made to “proclaim divine nature” (pg 64). His form was rigid, well defined, flawless with a perfect face. His pose was frontal, bilaterally symmetrical, as if it was meant to last for all of eternity. The god Horus extended his winds over the pharaohs head, symbolizing protection over his rule. Once again, animals were used, in this case two stylized lion bodies were used to make the throne occupied by the pharaoh. The rigid frontal form of eternity could also be seen in the statue of Menkaure and Khamerernebty (2490-2472 BCE), an example of a standing statue. The husband and wife stood side by side, perfect proportions and all, with no affection show towards one
It is in this statue that made it clearly visible just how much Egyptians appreciated ideal proportions of the human anatomy. Khafe was portrayed as sitting upright, his body made to “proclaim divine nature” (pg 64). His form was rigid, well defined, flawless with a perfect face. His pose was frontal, bilaterally symmetrical, as if it was meant to last for all of eternity. The god Horus extended his winds over the pharaohs head, symbolizing protection over his rule. Once again, animals were used, in this case two stylized lion bodies were used to make the throne occupied by the pharaoh. The rigid frontal form of eternity could also be seen in the statue of Menkaure and Khamerernebty (2490-2472 BCE), an example of a standing statue. The husband and wife stood side by side, perfect proportions and all, with no affection show towards one