Regarding the history and styles of the Amarna Period:
1. They all look so strange because they had a real physical deformity.
- This statement is NOT true. The stylistic changes seen in the art of the Amarna Period were not due to physical deformities but rather intentional stylistic choices made by Pharaoh Akhenaten.
2. The stylistic changes were done to break from the traditional past of Egyptian art.
- This statement is TRUE. During the Amarna Period, Pharaoh Akhenaten introduced a new artistic style that deviated from the traditional artistic norms of ancient Egyptian art. This change was part of his religious and political reforms.
3. Egyptian religion changed from polytheistic to monotheistic, worshipping one god: Aten.
- This statement is TRUE. Akhenaten imposed a form of monotheism centered around the sun disk Aten, which was a significant departure from the traditional polytheistic religion of Egypt.
4. The pharaoh Akhenaten and his family were the only representatives of Aten on earth.
- This statement is TRUE. Akhenaten and his family were believed to be the earthly representatives of Aten, the sole god of the new religion introduced during the Amarna Period.
In summary, the Amarna Period was marked by significant changes in art, religion, and politics led by Pharaoh Akhenaten, including a shift towards monotheism, a new artistic style, and the belief in the exclusive representation of the god Aten by the royal family.
