What rules did the Egyptian masters have to follow?

Ancient Egypt existed for more than 4 thousand years, while the style of depicting people from the beginning of civilization to its end has practically not changed. This is because the Egyptian masters followed strict rules that were never broken.

The size of the image depended on the status of the person. Pharaoh was portrayed in comparison with nobles, especially servants, just a giant. The queen is no higher than the shoulder of the pharaoh. Ordinary people and slaves were portrayed as very small.

The face and legs are always in profile, the upper part of the body is full face.

The images have always emphasized the eyes.

The lower the status of the displayed image, the more realistic the image is.

The bodies of men are reddish-brown, women are lighter.