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