Ancient Egypt 3300BC-1000BC By: Katri & Eevi

Overview The art of ancient Egypt were characterized by stiffness, 2D and a rich use of color. In the figures human face and feet are always described from the side, but the chest and arms straight from front. Art of Ancient Egypt comprises sculptures, statues, architecture, paintings and reliefs. Most earliest signs of Egyptian art from the Neolithic period, before the year 3200 BC. Art of Ancient Egypt was totally ideal. Art was in line with prevailing norms and standards. Pictures of people were not portraits, but their appearance corresponded to the standard ideal of beauty . (Wikipedia 2015)

The standard ideal of beauty Slender body Narrow shoulders High waist Symmetrical face Both men and women used cosmetic products and tools, jewellery and wigs. (Tatti 2015) Nefertari, spouse of Ramses II, in tomb painting. (Wikipedia 2016)

Cosmetic products Both genders used cosmetic products such as eyeshadow, mascara, pouder, blush, lipstick, eyeliner, nail polish and eyebrow colors. They also dyed their hair, eyebrows and beards (henna color). Upper class shaved their heads and used wigs. They also used perfumed oils and salves (Coloria.net 2011, Peda.net 2014, Vartiotornin verkkokirjasto 2012) Sculpture of Neferti is one of the most famous pieces of art of Acient Egypt. (Wikipedia 2016)

Artwork analysis In these pieces of art human face is described from the side, but the chest and arms straight from front, according to the style of Ancient Egypt age. As you can see both men and women are wearing makeup and jewellery on the paintings. Their appearance is corresponded to the standard ideal of beauty. There are no big differences between how men and women are represented. Above: Nefertari, spouse of Ramses II, in tomb painting. On the right: Faarao Ramses VI. (Wikipedia 2016)

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