This period saw the continuation of Egyptian artistic traditions, but with increasing influence from other cultures, particularly Greek and Roman.

Pre dynastic and early dynastic period
Old kingdom
Middle kingdom

1. Egyptian art era
Presentation by:
Hamna
Tayyba Sohail
Mamona Fareed
Mahnoor

2. Introduction
Ancient Egyptian art, spanning from
around 5000 BCE to 300 CE,
encompasses a wide range of artistic
expressions and is characterized by its
highly stylized and symbolic nature,
often focusing on the afterlife and
preservation of knowledge.

3. Dynasty and periods
The Egyptian art era is divided into five
main historic periods.
Pre dynastic and early dynastic period
Old kingdom
Middle kingdom
New kingdom
Late or Ptolemaic kingdom

4. Pre dynastic and early dynastic period
This period saw the
development of basic
artistic techniques and
the emergence of
symbolic imagery, often
found in pottery and
other artifacts.

5. Known as the "age of
pyramids," this period saw
the construction of
monumental architecture
and the development of
sophisticated painting and
sculpture, often depicting
rulers and deities.
Old kingdom

6. This period saw a
revival of the arts after
a period of decline,
with expressive
portrait sculptures of
kings and excellent
relief sculptures and
paintings.
Middle kingdom

7. New kingdom
This period is renowned
for its magnificent art,
including great granite
statues, wall reliefs, and
decorative crafts, with the
artifacts found in
Tutankhamen's tomb
being a prime example.

8. Late and Ptolemaic kingdom
This period saw the
continuation of Egyptian
artistic traditions, but
with increasing influence
from other cultures,
particularly Greek and
Roman.

9. Religion of ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptian religion was polytheistic,
with a pantheon of gods and goddesses
believed to control nature and the afterlife,
and the pharaohs were considered divine
rulers who served as intermediaries
between the gods and the people.

10. Polytheism
The Egyptians worshipped many
gods and goddesses, each
associated with specific aspects
of nature, life, and the afterlife.

11. Some of the most prominent deities include:
Ra (or Re): The sun god.
Osiris: The god of the afterlife and ruler of the
underworld.
Isis: Osiris's wife, a powerful goddess associated
with magic and protection.
Horus: The falcon-headed god, often associated
with kingship and the sky.
Anubis: The jackal-headed god, associated with
mummification and the afterlife.
Deities

12. Ma'at
The concept of cosmic
order, truth, justice, and
balance, which the gods
and humans were
expected to uphold.

13. The Egyptians believed in
an afterlife and the
importance of proper
burial and funerary
practices to ensure a
successful journey to the
next world.
Afterlife

14. Rituals and practices
Sacrifices: Offering to gods.
Mummification: Preserving
the body for afterlife.
Temples worships: Rituals
and ceremonies performed
at temple places.

15. Art and architecture
Ancient Egyptian arts and architectures
are characterized by a strong emphasis on
symbolism, balance, and symmetry,
reflecting religious and political beliefs,
and are exemplified by iconic structures
like pyramids and temples.

16. Art type
Ancient Egyptian art
encompassed various forms,
including paintings,
sculptures, reliefs, jewelry,
and hieroglyphics (a
pictographic writing system).

17. Amarna styles
During the New Kingdom,
the Amarna style,
characterized by more
naturalistic depictions and
less symmetry, emerged
under Akhenaten, but it
was later abandoned.

18. Examples
Paintings in tombs and
temples, sculptures of
deities and rulers, and
jewelry made of precious
materials and faience are
notable examples.

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