Egyptian Home LifeThis grave painting depicts an intimate moment in the life of an aristocratic family, with the father and mother in the center and their children around them. Often found in Egyptian tombs are statuettes of cats (inset), family pets, and the symbol of the goddess Bastet. (family: Gianni Dagli Orti/The Art Archive; cat: Courtesy of the Trustees of the British Museum)> PICTURING THE PASTANALYZING THE IMAGE: What evidence do you find in the painting that Egyptian artists based the size of figures on people’s status in the household?
CONNECTIONS: Based on your reading, how might an image of a poor family differ from this depiction?
CONNECTIONS: Based on your reading, how might an image of a poor family differ from this depiction?