Thursday, September 10, 2009

The sculpture found in Egypt






Egypt is one of the mysterious places in the world and had been listed in the Seven Wonders of the World. Besides its mystique, there are lots divisions of arts found by archeologist. Painting, writing, sculpture and architecture are the example of art found in this era. Egyptian civilization is renowned for its colossal pyramids, colonnades and monumental tombs. The famous architecture are the Pyramid of Djoser designed by ancient architect and engineer called Imhotep.


Another example of the architecture found are Sphinx, and the temple of Abu Simbel.

The pyramid was built for the burial of Pharaoh Djoser in the 27th century BC. It is the central feature of a vast mortuary complex in an enormous courtyard surrounded by ceremonial structures and decoration. Djoser was the first king of the third Dynasty. He is believed to have ruled for 19 years.

Besides of its architecture, the sculptures also fascinate people who watch. The sculpture found was highly stylized and symbolic. The ancient art of Egyptian sculpture are built in order to represent the ancient Egyptian Gods, Pharaohs, and the Kings and Queens, in physical form.


Moreover, massive statues were built to represent gods and famous kings and queens. These statues were supposed to give eternal life to the kings and queens, and to enable the subjects to see them in physical forms.

Whether there was real portraiture in Ancient Egypt or not is still debated till now.