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Ancient Egyptian Art

Ancient Egyptian Art. Where is Egypt?. The Nile River. Three Major Periods. Ancient Egyptian Art is commonly divided up into three main periods/phases : Old Kingdom 2636-2185 BCE Middle Kingdom 2133-1786 BCE New Kingdom 15-67-1085 BCE

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Ancient Egyptian Art

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  1. Ancient Egyptian Art

  2. Where is Egypt? The Nile River

  3. Three Major Periods Ancient Egyptian Art is commonly divided up into three main periods/phases: • Old Kingdom 2636-2185 BCE • Middle Kingdom 2133-1786 BCE • New Kingdom 15-67-1085 BCE Egyptian art was greatly influencedby the geography of the region, Ancient Egyptian civilization developed beside the Nile River.

  4. The Nile River • The Nile River is about 6,670 kmin length and is the longest river in Africa and in the world. • Although it is generally associated with Egypt, only 22% of the Nile’s course runs through Egypt.

  5. The Nile River The Nile river was very importantto the Egyptians because of the following reasons: (any guesses?)

  6. Importance of the Nile River • Transportation (in boats up the river and back down it- trade and travel) • Food – for the animals and people • Fresh water • Irrigation(water source to draw water from) • Protection from invaders due to the mountains to the south and deserts on both sides and the Mediterranean sea to the north • Agriculture - Nile flooded each year depositing rich soil on it’s banks necessary to grow crops

  7. The Nile River = A growing civilization! • Because of the Nile River, Egyptian Civilizations emerged along the river banks. Egypt became a thriving nation. • Agriculture, trade, art, and majestic monuments and temples were constructed.

  8. The Pharaoh & Art • Pharaoh – the ruler who governed with complete authority • Much of the art of the Egyptians was based on the importance of the Pharaoh. The Pharaoh was considered to be aGod on earth. He or she ruled with absolute power. • Pharaohs used art and architecture to promote their own greatness and power.

  9. Egyptian Art and Religious Beliefs • Much of the art works of Ancient Egypt is based on the Egyptians religious beliefswhich revolved around the cycles of nature and the movement of their sun god RA.

  10. Egyptian Art and Religious Beliefs • The Egyptians believed that the spirit of the dead (theKA) could possibly reincarnate in the deceased body after death. • Therefore, much of Egyptian art is based on the idea of preserving the body so that the spirit (KA) could one day return to the body.

  11. Preserving the Dead Body • One of the ways in which they tried to preserve the body is through Mummification. • This involved a complex process of removing various organs of the body after death and placing these organs in canopic jars.

  12. Examples of Canopic Jars

  13. Preserving the Dead Body • They would also embalm the body with a mixture of various oils, natron and wrappings in order to preserve the figure. • The body would then be placed in a 1) coffin of wood or gold, or 2) a stone sarcophagus to be buried.

  14. Pyramids • All of the great pyramids were constructed during the OLD kingdom

  15. The Purpose of a Pyramid • To glorify the Pharaoh • To offer an impressive resting place • To protect the Pharaoh’s body and riches from treasure hunters

  16. Textbook: pages 148-161 • Please answer the questions on the handout given to you in the “Art in Focus” textbook • You may work quietly with a partner • Tomorrow we will take up the answers as a class. You will be given a grade out of 11 marks.

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