Egypt art
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- Brief Introduction and Quickfacts
- Detailed Description
- Artists and Paintings
- More Examples – defined visual appearance
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Overview and quickfacts
The art style of ancient Egypt is characterized by its use of simple shapes and flat areas of color. Egyptian artists used a limited palette of colors, which they applied in a highly stylized manner. Common motifs in Egyptian art include images of the sun, animals, and pharaohs. Egyptian art is known for its distinctive style, which features simple shapes and flat areas of color. Egyptian artists used a limited palette of colors, which they applied in a highly stylized manner. Common motifs in Egyptian art include images of the sun, animals, and pharaohs.
The art style is also known as: Egyptian art
Categories: Impressionism, Modernism
1. Thutmose III (1458–1425 BC) 2. Hatshepsut (1479–1458 BC) 3. Akhenaten (1353–1336 BC) 4. Nefertiti (1370–1330 BC) 5. Tutankhamun (1341–1323 BC) 6. Seti I (1318–1304 BC) 7. Ramesses II (1279–1213 BC) 8. Merneptah (1213–1203 BC) 9. Seti II (1203–1197 BC) 10. Ramesses III (1186–1155 BC) 11. Ramesses IV (1155–1149 BC) 12. Ramesses VI (1143–1136 BC) 13. Ramesses IX (1136–1133 BC) 14. Ramesses XI (1133–1126 BC) 15. Smenkhkare (1388–1336 BC) 16. Amenhotep III (1386–1353 BC) 17. Akhenaten’s Family (1370–1330 BC) 18. Kiya (1370–1330 BC) 19. Meketaten (1370–1330 BC) 20. Neferneferuaten (1370–1330 BC) 21. Seti I (1318–1304 BC) 22. Amenemhat III (1217–1198 BC) 23. Sennedjem (1217–1198 BC) 24. Senusret III (1186–1155 BC) 25. Amenemhat IV (1153–1147 BC) 26. Sobekneferu (1153–1147 BC) 27. Khufu (2589–2566 BC) 28. Khafre (2558–2532 BC) 29. Menkaure (2532–2503 BC) 30. Djedefre (2528–2520 BC)
1. The Great Sphinx of Giza – Unknown (c. 2558–2532 BC) 2. Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and Three Daughters – Unknown (c. 1353–1336 BC) 3. The Tomb of Nebamun – Unknown (c. 1350 BC) 4. The Temple of Dendur – Unknown (c. 15 BC – 10 AD) 5. The Seated Scribe – Unknown (c. 2620–2575 BC) 6. The Great Pyramid of Giza – Unknown (c. 2560 BC) 7. Khafre Enthroned – Unknown (c. 2558–2532 BC) 8. The Golden Calf – Akhenaten and Nefertiti (c. 1353–1336 BC) 9. The Amarna Family – Unknown (c. 1353–1336 BC) 10. Nefertari – Unknown (c. 1255 BC) 11. The Abu Simbel Temples – Unknown (c. 1264 BC) 12. The Tomb of Khaemwaset – Unknown (c. 1290 BC) 13. The Tomb of Amenhotep III – Unknown (c. 1390–1352 BC) 14. The Colossi of Memnon – Unknown (c. 1350 BC) 15. The Temple of Karnak – Unknown (c. 1550–1070 BC) 16. The Luxor Temple – Unknown (c. 1400–1300 BC) 17. The Valley of the Kings – Unknown (c. 1539–1075 BC) 18. The Great Harris Papyrus – Unknown (c. 1150 BC) 19. The Tomb of Tutankhamun – Unknown (c. 1332–1323 BC) 20. The Tomb of Nefertari – Unknown (c. 1255 BC) 21. The Temple of Edfu – Unknown (c. 237 BC – 57 BC) 22. The Tomb of Horemheb – Unknown (c. 1323–1295 BC) 23. The Tomb of Ramses VI – Unknown (c. 1145–1137 BC) 24. The Tomb of Seti I – Unknown (c. 1290–1279 BC) 25. The Tomb of Ramses III – Unknown (c. 1186–1155 BC) 26. The Tomb of Merneptah – Unknown (c. 1213–1203 BC) 27. The Tomb of Thutmose III – Unknown (c. 1479–1425 BC) 28. The Tomb of Hatshepsut – Unknown (c. 1458–1425 BC) 29. The Tomb of Amenhotep II – Unknown (c. 1427–1401 BC) 30. The Great Temple of Amun at Karnak – Unknown (c. 1250 BC)
Detailed Description
Egyptian art is perhaps best known for its iconic pyramids and Sphinx, but there’s so much more to this ancient artistic tradition. From painted tomb walls to delicate sculptures, Egyptian artists created a wide range of art forms that have captivated audiences for centuries. Here’s a closer look at the history and legacy of Egyptian art: The earliest examples of Egyptian art date back to around 4000 BCE, when the first signs of human settlement appeared in the Nile Valley. These early artworks were mostly small figurines and statues made from stone and clay. By the Old Kingdom period (2686-2181 BCE), Egyptian art had reached a high level of technical and artistic skill. This is best seen in the massive pyramids and temples built during this time. The art of the Middle Kingdom period (2055-1650 BCE) is marked by a return to smaller scale works, including statues, reliefs, and paintings. The New Kingdom period (1550-1070 BCE) saw a renewed interest in grandiose architecture, as well as the development of new art forms such as painted papyrus scrolls. During the Late Period (664-332 BCE), Egyptian art was heavily influenced by the art of other cultures, including the Greeks and Romans. Egyptian art continued to be popular in the centuries after the Roman conquest, with many Egyptian-style works being produced in Europe and the Middle East. Today, the legacy of Egyptian art can be seen in the many museums and collections that showcase these ancient masterpieces.
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1. Thutmose III (1458–1425 BC) 2. Hatshepsut (1479–1458 BC) 3. Akhenaten (1353–1336 BC) 4. Nefertiti (1370–1330 BC) 5. Tutankhamun (1341–1323 BC) 6. Seti I (1318–1304 BC) 7. Ramesses II (1279–1213 BC) 8. Merneptah (1213–1203 BC) 9. Seti II (1203–1197 BC) 10. Ramesses III (1186–1155 BC) 11. Ramesses IV (1155–1149 BC) 12. Ramesses VI (1143–1136 BC) 13. Ramesses IX (1136–1133 BC) 14. Ramesses XI (1133–1126 BC) 15. Smenkhkare (1388–1336 BC) 16. Amenhotep III (1386–1353 BC) 17. Akhenaten’s Family (1370–1330 BC) 18. Kiya (1370–1330 BC) 19. Meketaten (1370–1330 BC) 20. Neferneferuaten (1370–1330 BC) 21. Seti I (1318–1304 BC) 22. Amenemhat III (1217–1198 BC) 23. Sennedjem (1217–1198 BC) 24. Senusret III (1186–1155 BC) 25. Amenemhat IV (1153–1147 BC) 26. Sobekneferu (1153–1147 BC) 27. Khufu (2589–2566 BC) 28. Khafre (2558–2532 BC) 29. Menkaure (2532–2503 BC) 30. Djedefre (2528–2520 BC)
Known Paintings / Pictures / Images
1. The Great Sphinx of Giza – Unknown (c. 2558–2532 BC) 2. Akhenaten, Nefertiti, and Three Daughters – Unknown (c. 1353–1336 BC) 3. The Tomb of Nebamun – Unknown (c. 1350 BC) 4. The Temple of Dendur – Unknown (c. 15 BC – 10 AD) 5. The Seated Scribe – Unknown (c. 2620–2575 BC) 6. The Great Pyramid of Giza – Unknown (c. 2560 BC) 7. Khafre Enthroned – Unknown (c. 2558–2532 BC) 8. The Golden Calf – Akhenaten and Nefertiti (c. 1353–1336 BC) 9. The Amarna Family – Unknown (c. 1353–1336 BC) 10. Nefertari – Unknown (c. 1255 BC) 11. The Abu Simbel Temples – Unknown (c. 1264 BC) 12. The Tomb of Khaemwaset – Unknown (c. 1290 BC) 13. The Tomb of Amenhotep III – Unknown (c. 1390–1352 BC) 14. The Colossi of Memnon – Unknown (c. 1350 BC) 15. The Temple of Karnak – Unknown (c. 1550–1070 BC) 16. The Luxor Temple – Unknown (c. 1400–1300 BC) 17. The Valley of the Kings – Unknown (c. 1539–1075 BC) 18. The Great Harris Papyrus – Unknown (c. 1150 BC) 19. The Tomb of Tutankhamun – Unknown (c. 1332–1323 BC) 20. The Tomb of Nefertari – Unknown (c. 1255 BC) 21. The Temple of Edfu – Unknown (c. 237 BC – 57 BC) 22. The Tomb of Horemheb – Unknown (c. 1323–1295 BC) 23. The Tomb of Ramses VI – Unknown (c. 1145–1137 BC) 24. The Tomb of Seti I – Unknown (c. 1290–1279 BC) 25. The Tomb of Ramses III – Unknown (c. 1186–1155 BC) 26. The Tomb of Merneptah – Unknown (c. 1213–1203 BC) 27. The Tomb of Thutmose III – Unknown (c. 1479–1425 BC) 28. The Tomb of Hatshepsut – Unknown (c. 1458–1425 BC) 29. The Tomb of Amenhotep II – Unknown (c. 1427–1401 BC) 30. The Great Temple of Amun at Karnak – Unknown (c. 1250 BC)
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