| Egypt is long known for its ancient civilization and | | | | figures. |
| especially, its antiquities. Ancient Egyptian antiquities | | | | Relief Art: The Egyptians made relief art by carving a |
| continue to inspire our imagination. Egypt's cultural | | | | picture into layers to provide it with a raised effect. |
| legacy and civilization have evoked our interest and | | | | A variety of their daily life activities were depicted |
| imagination. With the passage of time, it has also | | | | through reliefs. These activities could be dancing or |
| undergone scientific investigation. Many artifacts were | | | | feasting. Soft limestone was used to make reliefs in |
| unearthed during the excavations of the 19th | | | | the Old and Middle Kingdom. Later they started using |
| century. Egyptian art is world famous for its beauty | | | | sandstone in the New Kingdom. |
| and delicacy. Owning an Egyptian antiquity is | | | | Statues: The Egyptians were very fond of making |
| considered a matter a pride. | | | | statues of gods, deities, queens and pharaohs. Their |
| Ancient Egyptian Antiquities: Influence | | | | statues were made in various sizes and conveyed |
| An Egyptian's love for art is known by everyone. | | | | their beliefs. |
| They have so many artistic creations to their credit | | | | Paintings and drawings: A popular Egyptian style was |
| such as paintings, jewelry, coffins, statues, sculptures | | | | to paint important people larger than others, depicting |
| and so on. It was an Egyptian practice to make art | | | | the front view of their heads. Also, the top half of |
| works for gods, kings and queens. They also made | | | | the body and eyes were shown from the front, |
| art for the dead in their tombs. Their art works | | | | whereas their legs and arms were painted from the |
| convey that they were influenced by many things. | | | | side. |
| They also based their artwork on colored portraits | | | | Jewelry: Ancient Egyptian jewelry is also called the |
| on afterlife predictions. Their love for Nature can also | | | | jewelry of the dead. Various methods of jewelry |
| be seen in their art. | | | | making were: |
| Ancient Egyptian Antiquities: Art Forms | | | | * incised carving |
| The Egyptians displayed their creativity through many | | | | * reverse hammering |
| types of art forms. These include: | | | | * embossing |
| Mummy Cases: The Egyptians believed that the | | | | * chasing |
| human body had an afterlife. So, it had to be kept in | | | | The Egyptians also used a range of saws, knives and |
| a beautiful place as sarcophagus. They used to make | | | | hammers. |
| mummy cases for kings, queens and other important | | | | |