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Question 120

Which features fit historians' use of the term Egyptomania? Select all that apply.

  1. Strong interest in ancient Egyptian imageryCorrect answer
  2. Modern enthusiasm for Egyptian monumentsCorrect answer
  3. Guaranteed faithful reproduction of every ancient meaning
  4. Use of Egyptian-inspired forms in modern designCorrect answer

Explanation

Historians use Egyptomania for waves of powerful modern interest in Egyptian images, monuments, and decorative forms. Borrowing such motifs does not guarantee that a modern work preserves their ancient meanings, so faithful reproduction is not part of the definition.

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