Importance Of Art In Ancient Egyptian Art

Art played a significant role in almost everything the Egyptians did, from the worship of their gods to the funeral of their dead. Symmtry, patterns, colors and symbolism were significant aspects of their art and many cultures learned to adapt these to their own forms of creative work. Through these various art forms they were able to adapt their cultural view that their religious beliefs were central to their existence, which brought them unity and prosperity. Ancient Egypt brought the world many wonders whose impact on history can still be seen today and those that best represent their cultural ideas are found in the art of their jewelry, sarcophagi and paintings.

Firstly, their jewelry was not just used for fashion, but held strong symbolism

Importance was placed on capturing everyday life for the Egyptians, whether on the coffins of their dead or in murals. In the tomb of Sennefer at Thebes, a pillar is covered in paintings of the deceased preforming mundane daily activities. The west face of the pillar is a scene of Sennefer, his wife and daughter who are all holding lotus blossoms, which symbolize him entering the underworld or rebirth. This two-dimensional painting represents the importance of family life for the Egyptian culture even into death. Egyptians used a unique art technique where they painted different size people to denote their rank. One sees this in this painting with the difference in his size compared to his wife and daughter. Framing the scene is the typical Egyptian pattern of colored rectangles, blue, yellow, red, white and black all around and symmetry plays a vital role in its shapes. The Egyptian culture idea of capturing everyday life was just as important to them as photographs and home movies are in modern times. Even before photographs, the emphasis Egyptians put on catching realism in their art rapidly spread to other cultures who adapted it to their own ideas