Egyptian artists weren't primitive—they chose to show each body part from its most recognizable angle:
- Head: Profile (but eye from front)
- Shoulders: Front view
- Hips and legs: Side view
This "composite view" ensured the person would be complete in the afterlife.
Reading Hieroglyphs
You don't need to be an expert, but recognizing a few symbols enhances enjoyment:
- 👁️ Eye = protection
- ☥ Ankh = life
- 🪶 Feather = truth/justice
- 🦅 Bird = soul/spirit
Size Matters
Bigger = more important. Pharaohs tower over everyone, children are tiny, and gods are enormous. It's not about perspective but significance.