Egyptian Art
It all started five thousand years ago which emerged in ancient Egypt. Egyptian art was defined as fascinating and symbolic which kept history alive. It was characterized by nature, detailed human beings and environment. They used to create paintings so that they make their afterlife a pleasurable place. Due to their dry climate, Ancient Egyptian paintings still happened to survive.
Symbolism
In Egyptian art there was also a sense of Symbolism which had an important role. Apart from nature, environment and human beings, both animals and colour used to be also important and symbolic in Egyptian art. For example red shown power, yellow shown the sun god and Nile and life were represented by blue and green. I see it really interesting that such works of ancient times used to show symbols and meanings due to the fact that it makes the work more meaningful. This work has a sense of order and it is also high in contrast.
Painted Sunk Relief of the King being embraced by the Goddess
Back then, some Egyptian works weren't meant to be seen as that wasn't their purpose. This work has a sense of contrast due to its use of dark blue and brown with a touch of pale yellow and white.
Primary Research
Photographs
This painting that I found shows symbolism as well. It also shows a human being, nature, environment, colours and animals. It is built up with bright and colourful colours. I also noticed that it is painted on a papyrus paper which was really suitable for Egyptians.
Sketch
When I was doing my research I got inspired from Egyptian Pharaohs, so I sketched a typical one.
Egyptian Art nowadays
Fine Art prints of art by L J Grove
This work without any doubt is inspired from Egypt due to the Sphynx cat and the necklaces which are typically Egyptian.
Bibliography
Tomb of Amenherkhepshef(QV 55) (New Kingdom). Photo : Dr.
AmyCalvert, CC BY-NC
https://www.etsy.com/listing/57670331/sphynx-cat-and-eye-of-ra-12-x-16-signed
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