Ancient Egyptian Art And Architecture

The ancient Egyptian Art and Architecture comprises of sculptures, monuments, decorative crafts and paintings which were made during the dynastic period in the Nile Valley regions of Nubia and Egypt around First 3 millennia BC. The Egyptian course of art is greatly parallel to the country’s history of politics; in addition it depends on the belief of permanence about the divine and naturally ordained order. Artistic achievements in both representational art and architecture was aimed at preserving conventions and forms which were held for reflecting the perfection of their world during the primordial creation moment and for embodying the relationship between the king, the pantheon of gods and humankind. The geographic factors were crucial in forming and adding character to the Egyptian art. In the ancient world, Egypt had the most conventional agricultural system with the River Nile as it provided life stability in which architecture, arts and crafts started to flourish. In addition, the sea and deserts protected Egypt from all sides and discouraged any serious invasion for more than 2,000 years. Rich in fine stones and minerals desert hills were always there to be exploited by craftsmen and artisans. The only thing lacking was wood which led ancient Egyptians to foreign expeditions to Somalia, Lebanon and through some intermediaries they even reached tropical Africa. Generally, searching for precious and useful materials helped in determining foreign policy directions and establishing trade routes which ultimately led to enrichment of material culture of Ancient Egypt (Garnet and James Jr.).

Historical Significance of Egyptian Art and Agriculture in Ancient Egypt

For around 30 centuries which started from 3100 B.C. unification...

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...nt Egypt, along the River Nile. It is expressed in sculptures, paintings, tombs, pyramids, temples and much more fascinating and symbolizing the past and was made to keep history of the powerful and glorious Egypt alive for many years to come. The Architecture of Ancient Egypt use to be noblest ancient art, as it was combination of mass, beauty, duration and use. It began in humble adornment of external home decorations and tombs. The Art and Architecture are characterized by detailed and regular depiction of nature and human beings and intended for providing company to dead in afterlife. It is preservation of time by artists of everything of that time in a permanent state for future to observe and take precedence in its beauty, completeness and mystery. Most of these art and architecture are vivid representation of life and time, as it used to be in ancient Egypt.