Study the figural images and canons of Egyptian art closely in this chapter. What do you believe was the ethnicity of the Ancient Egyptians? Why?
Remember that ethnicity is more than skin color; it involves the cultural identity of a group of people. Keep in mind the geography, religion, culture, and historical period in which this art was produced. What do you see in the artistic conventions that support your position?
Janson’s Basic History of Western Art
Chapter 3: Egyptian Art