The Ancient Egyptian images were mostly symbolic and very much stylized. The images we know were found in tombs and monuments, only those things that have survived the test of time. Most of the images found in tombs and burial chambers depicted the things and the goings on of the dead when they were alive as also the things they wanted to do and achieve forever, as in during the afterlife too.

Ancient Egyptian images were drawn according to the particular technique, which showed off the front and the profile. This style is typically Egyptian, the body has a frontal view and the face is painted sideways. Red, blue, black, gold, green, etc were the commonly used colours.

The main purpose of Ancient Egyptian art form was to bring history to life and never let it be forgotten. The Egyptians placed high value on their history and roots. This got reflected to a high degree in their art.

The style of images were made in 2d and 3d which came around during the three thousand BC and remained popular till the Third century. The astonishing thing is that the style remained pretty much constant during all this time.

This was due to their love for replicating what they deemed as perfection and also the fact that it was not influenced by the outside world much. They prized themselves on following the masters and what the society judged as the pinnacle of beauty. Therefore, the quality of images reached their peak and continued the same way as a plateau.

The Ancient Egyptian images were known for constancy and intricate detailing of images of humans or animals, nature and such things that would provide good company to the dead in their afterlife. The aim was to draw everything as close to reality, each detail and thing in the environment.

The idea was to immortalise the present. Precision and detail were more important than beauty or making things pretty. They also took measures to ensure their durability and preserving them. An image had to be complete in all respect down to the leaves and the hair and nails.

Replicating was not frowned upon, rather the closer it was to the works of great artists, and the greater it was. This was another reason for the unchanging scene in the art of Ancient Egypt. The images have lasted to this day due to the absence of atmosphere in the Egyptian climate. The images included themes of afterlife, generally a pleasing location for the dead to rest and also protective elements or gods to likewise protect them on their journey onwards.

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Money & Coins	Recreation Part 1	Trading of Goods
Famous Monuments	Recreation Part 2	Translation Of Hieroglyphics
Mummies / Mummification	Religion Part 1	Transportation System
Music in Ancient Egypt	Religion Part 2	Viziers Ranking
Musical Instruments	Religious Beliefs	Famous Wars Fought
Myths Part 1: Creation, Eye of Ra	Sarcophagus	Weaponry & Chain of Command
Myths Part 2: Death	Children's Schools	Common Weapons Used in War
Names and Meanings	Science and Technology	Women's Life Part 1
Numbering System	Role of Scribes	Women's Life Part 2
Obelisks Designs	Life of Slaves & Slavery	Status of Women
Paintings Style, Colours	Social Classes in Ancient Egypt	British Museum and Ancient Egypt
Papyrus Invention	Soldiers in the Army	Burial Tombs In Ancient Egypt
Pharaohs Dynasties	Sphinxes - majestic monuments	Concept of Afterlife
Pottery Designs	Common Sports Played	Farming In Ancient Egypt
Priests' Role	Famous Statues	Common Food and Drink
Process Of Embalming	Symbols and Meanings	King Tutankhamun of Egypt
Famous Proverbs	Tattoos and Designs	Sun God: Ra
Queens Part 1: Cleopatra	Technology Advancements	The Pyramids of Ancient Egypt
Queens Part 2: Other Queens	Temples' Significance	Valley of The Kings
Popular Quotes	Commonly used Tools	Pictures/Photos

This page last updated in Feb 2013