The Art of Ancient The Art of Ancient Egypt Egypt Art in Focus Art in Focus Chapter 7 Chapter 7
Dec 24, 2015
The Art of Ancient The Art of Ancient EgyptEgypt
Art in FocusArt in Focus
Chapter 7Chapter 7
Early Inhabitants Along the Early Inhabitants Along the NileNile
• From Where?
• Why?
•When?
Periods in Egyptian Periods in Egyptian HistoryHistory
Settling brought about increased populations. Towns grew and took over neighboring villages. Soon there became a need for some kind of organized governance. Their solution was the rule of the Pharaohs.
The Old KingdomThe Old Kingdom
3100 B.C. – 500 years Characterized by:
•God like pharaohs
•Pyramids
•Marriage
The Middle KingdomThe Middle Kingdom
2050 B.C.Characterized by:
•Pharaoh as High Priest, interpreter between God and people
The New KingdomThe New Kingdom
1570 B.C.Characterized by:
•Extended rule
•Change in religion
•Conquer of Egypt in 332 B.C.
ArchitectureArchitecture
Pyramids•Shape•Size (of Khufu)•Measurements• Inside•Symbolism•Evolution of shape
TemplesTemples
Location?
Why?
SculptureSculpture
Egyptian sculptures were created primarily as portraits of rulers. They
were critically important as tombs were not always protected from
raiders.•Khafre
•Sesotris III
•Akhenaton
http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/new_pyramid/pyramids/html/el_pyramid_khafres.htm
http://echoesofeternity.umkc.edu/Sesostris.htm
http://www.akhet.co.uk/amarna/akhena10.htm
Relief Sculpture and Relief Sculpture and PaintingPainting
The rules of Egyptian art dictated a few things:
• Distortion• All parts shown • Displayed in tombs