1 The Art of Ancient Egypt
Art in Focus Chapter 7
2 Early Inhabitants Along the Nile
From Where? Why? When?
4 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.
5 The Old Kingdom 3100 B.C. – 500 years Characterized by:
God like pharaohs Pyramids Marriage
7 The Middle Kingdom 2050 B.C. Characterized by:
Pharaoh as High Priest, interpreter between God and people
8 The New Kingdom 1570 B.C. Characterized by: Extended rule
Change in religion Conquer of Egypt in 332 B.C.
9 Architecture Pyramids Shape Size (of Khufu) Measurements Inside
Symbolism Evolution of shape
10 Temples Location? Why?
11 Sculpture 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
12 Relief Sculpture and Painting
The rules of Egyptian art dictated a few things: Distortion All parts shown Displayed in tombs