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Egyptian Art Outline

Egyptian art is deeply intertwined with the Nile River and reflects the civilization's religious beliefs, particularly concerning the afterlife. The Old Kingdom focused on tomb construction and decoration, emphasizing the permanence and authority of pharaohs, while the Middle Kingdom saw a shift in power dynamics and experimentation in artistic styles. Notable artifacts like the Narmer Palette symbolize the unification of Egypt and the divine status of its rulers.

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Egyptian Art Outline

Egyptian art is deeply intertwined with the Nile River and reflects the civilization's religious beliefs, particularly concerning the afterlife. The Old Kingdom focused on tomb construction and decoration, emphasizing the permanence and authority of pharaohs, while the Middle Kingdom saw a shift in power dynamics and experimentation in artistic styles. Notable artifacts like the Narmer Palette symbolize the unification of Egypt and the divine status of its rulers.

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Egyptian Art

Fertile Ribbon
It starts from the banks of the Nile River.
Early Egyptians recognized the integral role of the Nile River to their daily lives.

Egyptian Civilization can be divided into three periods: Old, Middle, and New
Kingdom.
“Art should be something religious and spiritual.”

Old Kingdom
Religion was bound to afterlife.
Erection of tombs.
Tombs – also served as a shelter for the next journey, which is the afterlife
Decoration of the tombs with daily objects – walls were also decorated and
carved in very low relief and incised
detail. – Use of color was evident but
mat not been widely utilized.
Human figures – profile of the head was evident.
– Pelvis, legs, and upper torso were prominent.
– Eyes are in frontal view.

Narmer Palette – a cosmetic palette that utilized and applied dark colors around
King Narmer’s eyes.
– Also a symbol that commemorates the unification of Upper and
Lower Egypt.
– One of the artifacts that emphasizes the king’s supreme and
absolute authority. He can be depicted and revered as
deity.
Egyptian Tomb Sculptures – basically large in dimensions and proportions made
of hard materials.
– The choice of materials is deliberate.
– Permanence was important
– Regardless of the age of death, the ka (soul) figures
highlight the prime life of the deceased.
Pyramids in Giza – served as tombs since their main purpose was to provide a resting
place for pharaohs
– They are massive in size and were constructed using roughly more
than two million limestone blocks
The construction of pyramids did not only show the brilliance of the early Egyptians but
it also highlighted the reverence of the people to their pharaoh at the expense of the
citizens.

Middle Kingdom
There is an emergence of powerful groups of landlords that threatened the
authority and rule of the pharaoh.
Art has taken a back seat. There were some experimentation in terms of style
that transpired during this period.
Portrait sculptures and fresco paintings
Egyptians made rock-cut tombs by carving out a living rock.
The inside of the tombs were still filled with chamber and the hallways were
lavishly decorated to celebrate the life of the deceased.

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