How did visual art affect Ancient Egyptian life?

Question

How did visual art affect Ancient Egyptian life?

Answer 1

Hmmm.    In ancient days art was seldom secular. It was usually bound up tightly with religious life.   When i think of the tomb paintings, or paintings on the walls of temples, or hieroglyphs, i think of their significance and connection with mythology and the deities.  I would assume the people back then did, too.

Thus, the art was iconic and served as a connecting point to religious life and experience.  It helped everyone to get in "better" touch with their gods and goddesses.

Answer 2

Toughy, I think it helped them to keep record of things.