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by Halskiisaklink on March 2nd, 2007

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What is Ancient Egyptian art?

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  • by KagomeShuko on March 8th, 2007

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    Ancient Egyptian art refers to the style of painting, sculpture, crafts and architecture developed by the civilization in the lower Nile Valley from c.5000 BCE to c.300 BCE. The adjective Egyptian is used, although Egypt is a more recent name for the country, from the Latin name Aegyptus, rather than the lesser known name K'mit used by the people themselves. Ancient Egyptian art as expressed in painting and sculpture was both highly stylized and symbolic. Much of the surviving art comes from tombs and monuments and thus there is an emphasis on life after death and the preservation of knowledge of the past.

    In a more narrow sense, Ancient Egyptian art refers to the canonical 2nd and 3rd Dynasty art developed in Egypt from 3000 BC and used until the 3rd century. Most elements of Egyptian art remained remarkably stable over that 3000 year period. There wasn't strong outside influence. The same basic conventions and quality of observation started at a high level and remained near that level over the period.

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