History of Design

Italian designs which are influenced by Egypt

Giovanni Battista Piraensi

His Italian works which are inspired from ancient Egypt times show different types of textures, forms and colours. He was the one who promoted the incorporation Egyptian motifs and styles in both interior design and architecture. The use of human beings, animals, colours and environment leads you to Egyptian symbolism. These designs show different ancient Egyptian events.

Bibliography

http://echoesofegypt.peabody.yale.edu/overview/giovanni-battista-piraensi-diverse-maniere-dadornare-i-cammoni

MAGICAL GEM WITH PHOENIX
 

Period: 1st-2nd Centuries CE
Dimensions: H. 1.65cm, W. 1.45cm
Materials: Hematite
Museum: Yale Babylonian Collection
Accession Number: 2481

RELIEF OF DIVINE SERPENTS WITH CANOPUS 
 

Period: Graeco-Roman
Dimensions: H. 17in, W. 15in, D. 2.5in
Materials: Limestone
Museum: Yale Peabody Museum
Accession Number: ANT 006285

BRONZE STATUE OF OSIRIS 
 

Period: 760-330 B.C.
Dimensions: H. 21.5 cm
Museum: Yale Art Gallery
Accession Number: 1956.33.80