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PRESENTATION OF GROUP 2

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN
BY,
JENNEFER AMI
MAWI MESLONG
DELTON ANDAYA
KHUSSARY PHAJARAT
ABEGAIL CUYOS
SANISA GARDER
DYESABEL LAIS
Learnings outcomes.
By the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

1. Discuss how art was used by prehistoric people to


depict everyday life;

2. Identify the central themes of prehistoric art;

3. Differentiate the techniques used during the three


kingdoms of early Egypt; and

4. Explain how art is linked with religion in early Egyptian


civilization.
Egyptian art refers to the artistic creations and
cultural expression of ancient Egypt, which
flourished from around 3000 BCE to 30 BCE. it
encompasses a wide range of artistic forms,
including sculpture, painting architecture, jewelry,
pottery, and hieroglyphic writing. Egyptian art was
deeply intertwined with the religious, social, and
political beliefs of the ancient Egyptian.
Here are some key characteristics of Egyptian art;

1.Symbolism and Ritual; Egyptian art was highly


symbolic and often served religious or ritualistic
purposes .It aimed to convey the beliefs, myths, and
rituals associated with the afterlife, gods, and
pharaohs.
2.Idealized and Stylized Forms; Egyptian art typically
depicted figures in a combination of idealized and
stylized forms. Human figures were portrayed with strict
frontal or profile views, with heads and legs in profile but
torsos facing forward. This style emphasized clarity and
consistency rather than naturalistic representation.
3.Hierarchical Scale; Egyptian art
employed a hierarchical scale, where the
size of figures was determined by their
social or divine importance. Pharaohs and
gods were depicted as larger than other
figures to signify their elevated status.
4.Use of color; Egyptian art utilized a vibrant and
symbolic color palette. Skin tones were often
depicted in reddish-brown, while men were
shown with darker skin compared to women.
Blue and green were commonly used for
clothing, and gold was associated with divinity
and eternity.
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5.Wall painting and Relief Sculptures; The walls of
temples, and palaces were adorned with colorful
paintings and relief sculpture. These depicted
scenes from daily life, religious rituals, and
mythology, providing insights into Egyptian
culture and beliefs.
6.Funerary Art; Egyptian art placed great
emphasis on funerary practices and the
afterlife. Elaborate tombs, sarcophagi, and
burial masks were decorated with intricate
artwork and hieroglyphic inscriptions to
ensure the deceased’s successful journey to
the afterlife.
➢ Egyptian art had a lasting impact
on the art and culture of subsequent
civilizations, influencing Greek, form
and later Western art. Its distinctive
style, symbolic language, and enduring
themes continue to captivate and
inspire people around the world.

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