Which of the following statements about the art of ancient egypt is most accurate? a) little to no artwork from ancient egypt has survived. therefore we don't know much about it. b) little to no artwork from ancient egypt has survived. however, we can learn much about egyptian art from what is written about it in hieroglyphics and in papyrus manuscripts. c) much artwork from ancient egypt has survived, especially within the pyramids and tombs; however, much more has probably been lost or destroyed over time. d) to the remarkable durability of the pyramid

Name this famous sculpture and the time period it is from. under what historical circumstances was it created? what does the sculpture show? this is apollo with battling lapiths and centaurs and it is from the early classical period. before 480 bce, the greeks experienced many conflicts with the persians who threatened their independence, but by 480 bce, the strong armies and navies of the greeks had triumphed over their enemies. because of their great victories, the greeks became very confident and their art emerged with a new style. in this sculpture, apollo stands calming the conflict with his outstretched arm as a display of power.