One of the themes of Egyptian art is consistency over thousands of years. If art remains consistent, does it ever accurately reflect the population? Consider the conventions of Egyptian art and their ramifications or contributions to Egyptian culture. Did their culture naturally remain consistent during this time? Was art playing a role in maintaining power and social hierarchies? How was change stifled and is that an appropriate role of art? Should tradition in art be used as a justification for static art? Is innovation in art good or bad? Does it matter if a culture's art remains constant? Is art meant to reflect the culture or serve as an ideal? What would it mean for a culture to look completely different from the art it produces?
