Final answer:
The style of Hu-Nefer's scroll is conservative and traditional, reflecting the formality and rigidity that characterized much of ancient Egyptian art before the Amarna Period. After the Amarna Period, the art returned to its archaic roots, which is evident in Hu-Nefer's scroll, thus making answer choice 4) Conservative and traditional the correct one.
Step-by-step explanation:
The style of the figures and hieroglyphs in Hu-Nefer’s scroll is described as having the formality of stance, shape, and attitude found in traditional Egyptian art, which is characterized by its conservative and rigid alignment. This represents a stark contrast to the art from the Amarna Period, which featured a more naturalistic approach with figures depicted in a state of movement and activity.
During the Amarna Period, under Pharaoh Akhenaten, there was a marked shift away from the idealized forms to more realistically portrayed, less idealistic figures characterized by elongation, narrowing of the neck, prominent facial features, and more emphasis on the imperfections of the human body. However, in Hu-Nefer’s scroll, there is a return to the conservative idealization of figures, with no signs of the flexible, curvilinear style that was present during Akhenaten’s reign.
In conclusion, the description provided denotes a return to the traditional Egyptian art style which means that answer choice 4) Conservative and traditional correctly defines the style of the art in Hu-Nefer’s scroll, as opposed to the curvilinear and realistic depictions of the Amarna art.