Art in general is a representation of its culture. By examining works of art, one can often distinguish the culture from which it came. To do this well, one must be cognizant of the styles, purposes, and techniques that were used to make the work of art. By taking a critical eye to two pertinent examples of art, one can determine how each work of art illustrates its respective culture. An appropriate work of art that reflects its culture is the Outer Coffin of Henettawy. Hennetawy was a mistress of the house and chantress of Amen-Ra. She lived in the Third Intermediate Period of Egypt. Her coffin is a simple one, made out of wood and white gresso, and is inundated in religious s