Acient Art

The Pair Statue of Menkaure and His Queen, Khamerenebty II, was sculptured Between 2548-2530 B.C.E. This piece of art work was found in the lower temple of Mycerinus at Giza. The modeled surface gives the sculpture a naturalistic or realistic form. It is an Egyptian piece of work carved out of stone. Stone was a popular material to use during this time period. Although, the artist is unknown, he has done a great …

…basically in architecture form and the Pair Statue of Menkaure and his Queen is a carving sculpture. Although, there are several other differences and similarities such as material used and the meaning of each sculpture (which I think both relates to religion), the two sculptures are marvelously created. References: A World of Art By: Henry M. Sayre Retrieved on: February 17, 2006 Retrieved by: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Retrieved on: February 17,2006 Retrieved by: www.metmuseum.org