Question One: Egyptian history is divided by a succession of ancient kingdoms and dynastic rulers. To gain a better understanding of the distinctions between the art of the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, and New Kingdom, compare and contrast the characteristics of examples from these periods. Create three bullet point lists to show how they are different. Focus on the most significant differences to ensure your lists are clear and concise; include at least 2 examples of specific artworks for each period in support of the differences you highlight. PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE EXAMPLES OF PYRAMID ARCHITECTURE ON YOUR LISTS AS YOU WILL BE COMPARING THESE STRUCTURES WHEN FORMULATING YOUR ANSWER FOR QUESTION #3. Also, please label each list with the name of the period it reflects; refer to the table below. Old Kingdom Middle Kingdom New Kingdom Question Two: Ancient Egyptian funerary art was not meant to be purely decorative nor did it simply memorialize pharaohs or high ranking officials; it played an active role in the afterlife of the departed. Select one example of funerary art and explain its purpose as it relates to this idea. How does your selection represent Egyptian spiritual beliefs and practices? Explain. The Glencairn Museum (https://glencairnmuseum.org/newsletter/2019/6/3/preparations-for-a-good-burial-funerary-art-in-glencairns-ancient-egyptian-gallery) in Pennsylvania has some interesting information and examples in their collection, if you are interested. Please be sure to include the name of your selection, and online source as applicable, in support of your response. Question Three: For this response, please review the information discussed in this hyperlink to the article about Pyramids of Ancient Egypt (http://www.visual-arts-cork.com/ancient-art/egyptian-pyramids-architecture.htm). You will demonstrate your understanding of the architectural evolution from the mastaba, to the step pyramid, to the smooth faced pyramid (also referred to as a true pyramid) by completing the following: Create 3 columns; label the columns Mastaba, Step Pyramid and Smooth Faced Pyramid, respectively.