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The Art of Ancient Egypt

The Art of Ancient Egypt. Art in Focus Chapter 7. Early Inhabitants Along the Nile . From Where? Why?. When?. Periods in Egyptian History.

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The Art of Ancient Egypt

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  1. The Art of Ancient Egypt Art in Focus Chapter 7

  2. Early Inhabitants Along the Nile • From Where? • Why? • When?

  3. Periods in Egyptian History 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.

  4. The Old Kingdom 3100 B.C. – 500 years Characterized by: • God like pharaohs • Pyramids • Marriage

  5. The Middle Kingdom 2050 B.C. Characterized by: • Pharaoh as High Priest, interpreter between God and people

  6. The New Kingdom 1570 B.C. Characterized by: • Extended rule • Change in religion • Conquer of Egypt in 332 B.C.

  7. Architecture Pyramids • Shape • Size (of Khufu) • Measurements • Inside • Symbolism • Evolution of shape

  8. Temples Location? Why?

  9. Sculpture Egyptian sculptures were created primarily as portraits of rulers. They were critically important as tombs were not always protected from raiders. • Khafre http://www.metmuseum.org/explore/new_pyramid/pyramids/html/el_pyramid_khafres.htm • Sesotris III http://echoesofeternity.umkc.edu/Sesostris.htm • Akhenaton http://www.akhet.co.uk/amarna/akhena10.htm

  10. Relief Sculpture and Painting The rules of Egyptian art dictated a few things: • Distortion • All parts shown • Displayed in tombs

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