This document provides an overview of ancient Egyptian art and architecture from the Predynastic period through the Old Kingdom. It begins with a summary of the importance of the Nile River to early Egyptian civilization and the emergence of chiefdoms. Key developments included the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt, the rise of pharaonic kingship, and the establishment of artistic conventions like composite figures. Early royal tombs took the form of mastabas and pyramids grew more elaborate, like the stepped pyramid of Djoser. The peak of Egyptian art and architecture was seen in Old Kingdom sites like the three great pyramids of Giza.
The Egyptian civilization was full of culture and achievements.
There are many reasons for it. It is said mostly because of its location the civilization thrived so much. It was located in ancient North Africa along the river Nile around 3100 BC. There were two parts of Egypt - Upper Egypt and lower Egypt which was later unified by political powers under the rule of Menes. There were ups and downs of the power of the Egyptian empire throughout time.
Hadj Ounis's most notable work is his sculpture titled "Metamorphosis." This piece showcases Ounis's mastery of form and texture, as he seamlessly combines metal and wood to create a dynamic and visually striking composition. The juxtaposition of the two materials creates a sense of tension and harmony, inviting viewers to contemplate the relationship between nature and industry.
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9. ANCIENT EGYPT
Upper Egypt is below Lower Egypt on this map because the designations "upper" and
"lower" refer to the directional flow of the Nile, not to our conventions for south and north
in drawing maps. The two kingdoms were united c. 3000 BCE, just before the Early
Dynastic period. [Map 03-01]
39. VALLEY TEMPLE OF KHAFRE
Giza. Old Kingdom, c. 2520–2494 BCE.
Limestone and red granite.
Werner Forman Archive. [Fig. 03-08]
40. KHAFRE
From Giza, valley temple of Khafre. Fourth Dynasty, c. 2520–2494 BCE.
Diorite-gabbro gneiss, height 5'6 1/8" (1.68 m).
Egyptian Museum, Cairo. (JE 10062 = CG 14). Index Ricerca Iconografica/Araldo de
Luca. [Fig. 03-09]
54. HEAD OF SENUSRET III
Twelfth Dynasty, c. 1836–1818 BCE.
Yellow quartzite, height 17 3/4" × 13 1/2" × 17" (45.1 × 34.3 × 43.2 cm).
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri. Purchase: William Rockhill
Nelson Trust (62-11). [Fig. 03-14]
95. INNER COFFIN FROM TUTANKHAMUN'S SARCOPHAGUS
From the tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings.
Eighteenth Dynasty, c. 1332–1322 BCE.
Gold inlaid with glass and semiprecious stones, height 6' 7/8" (1.85 m), weight nearly 243
pounds (110.4 kg). Egyptian Museum, Cairo. (JE 60671) Araldo de Luca.
[Fig. 03-32]
TI WATCHING A HIPPOPOTAMUS HUNTTomb of Ti, Saqqara. Fifth Dynasty, c. 2450–2325 BCE.Painted limestone relief, height approx. 45" (114.3 cm). Araldo de Luca. [Fig. 03-13]
HEAD OF SENUSRET IIITwelfth Dynasty, c. 1836–1818 BCE.Yellow quartzite, height 17 3/4" × 13 1/2" × 17" (45.1 × 34.3 × 43.2 cm).The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, Missouri. Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust (62-11). [Fig. 03-14]
INNER COFFIN FROM TUTANKHAMUN'S SARCOPHAGUSFrom the tomb of Tutankhamun, Valley of the Kings.Eighteenth Dynasty, c. 1332–1322 BCE.Gold inlaid with glass and semiprecious stones, height 6' 7/8" (1.85 m), weight nearly 243 pounds (110.4 kg). Egyptian Museum, Cairo. (JE 60671) Araldo de Luca.[Fig. 03-32]
TEMPLE OF RAMSES IIAbu Simbel. Nineteenth Dynasty, c. 1279–1213 BCE.Bradhenge/Fotolia. [Fig. 03-33]