Egyptian Art
In the New Kingdom of Egypt, a man named Khonsu became one of the great artisans who was a part of the carving and decoration of the royal tombs. These artisans included quarrymen, scribes, sculptors, painters and carpenters. The art of what these men did was different from what it is understood as and what it is for. The art was not made to be seen but was for spiritual purposes of the tomb and for the one who died. The best of the art were for the royal pharaoh or only the elite. There were different form of art, but usually fell in between either 3D art which was usually sculptures or statues that would depict certain high valued gods. Materials like metal and wood for the statues could give more expression than stone versions. They were all still very simple and all facing forward with limited depiction of action. 2D art was quite different and depicted actions with certain pictures and hieroglyphics. They were very simple and not very realistic, with the figures heads, legs and arms facing either left or right, and the torso facing forward. The paintings or carvings usually told a story or a scene of the past and usually had captions of hieroglyphics that accompanied it (Egyptian Art).
In the New Kingdom of Egypt, a man named Khonsu became one of the great artisans who was a part of the carving and decoration of the royal tombs. These artisans included quarrymen, scribes, sculptors, painters and carpenters. The art of what these men did was different from what it is understood as and what it is for. The art was not made to be seen but was for spiritual purposes of the tomb and for the one who died. The best of the art were for the royal pharaoh or only the elite. There were different form of art, but usually fell in between either 3D art which was usually sculptures or statues that would depict certain high valued gods. Materials like metal and wood for the statues could give more expression than stone versions. They were all still very simple and all facing forward with limited depiction of action. 2D art was quite different and depicted actions with certain pictures and hieroglyphics. They were very simple and not very realistic, with the figures heads, legs and arms facing either left or right, and the torso facing forward. The paintings or carvings usually told a story or a scene of the past and usually had captions of hieroglyphics that accompanied it (Egyptian Art).
Author is unknown. Drawing is a depiction of the Bennu Heron which was an Egyptian deity that was linked with the sun, creation and rebirth.
As seen in this painting, the 2D style is used and uses very simple colors, consisting of mostly white and red. The painting provides a caption and tells a story, either religious or a normal event. Not many artisans were known of what works they created so the painter is unknown (Laterza).
Works Cited
"Egyptian Art." - Smarthistory. Web. 11 June 2014.
Laterza, Maria. Egyptian Art. Web.
As seen in this painting, the 2D style is used and uses very simple colors, consisting of mostly white and red. The painting provides a caption and tells a story, either religious or a normal event. Not many artisans were known of what works they created so the painter is unknown (Laterza).
Works Cited
"Egyptian Art." - Smarthistory. Web. 11 June 2014.
Laterza, Maria. Egyptian Art. Web.