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Ancient Egypt

By Ayana Garner
  • Period: 3000 BCE to

    Pre Dynastic Period

    Experimenting with stone carving and palettes, Transitioned from simple pottery and figurines to decorated ceramics, and Early attempts at Narrative Art.
  • Palette of Narmer, Early Dynastic Period, c. 2950-2775 BCE, siltstone, 25” ht, Egyptian Museum, Cairo
    2950 BCE

    Palette of Narmer, Early Dynastic Period, c. 2950-2775 BCE, siltstone, 25” ht, Egyptian Museum, Cairo

    The Narmer Palette shows King Narmer bringing upper and lower Egypt together. One example of Egyptian art to show leadership and power. Art Source Citation: Dynastic Egypt. Palette Of King Narmer. c. 2950-2775 BCE. Egyptian Museum Cairo.
  • Period: 2649 BCE to 2130 BCE

    Old Kingdom Egypt

    Idealized, formal sculpture, monumental stone architecture (pyramids) and Canon proportions depicting human figures.
  • Ka Statue of King Djoser, Old Kingdom Egypt
    2648 BCE

    Ka Statue of King Djoser, Old Kingdom Egypt

    The Ka Statue of King Djoser meant to hold the spirit of him after he died. This shows him sitting as a king and placed in his step pyramid allowing people to leave offerings hinting Egyptian belief in afterlife. Art Citation:Old Kingdom Egypt. c. 2686-2648 BCE. Painted limestone. 60” x 18” x 37 ½”. The Egyptian Museum, Cairo.
  • Period: 2030 BCE to 1640 BCE

    Middle Kingdom

    Art and Literature reflecting concern with order, justice, and morality.
    More advanced in temple architecture and tombs.
    Naturalism sculptures of kings and officials.
  • Head of Senursret III, Middle Kindgom, c. 1836-1818 BCE
    1836 BCE

    Head of Senursret III, Middle Kindgom, c. 1836-1818 BCE

    The Head of Senursret shows a pharaoh with a serious look and tired posture instead of the perfect ideal look. This Egyptian art shows humanism and leadership. Art Citation:King Senursret III, c 1836–1818 B.C.E. Granite,(54.5 x 19 x 34.7 cm). Brooklyn Museum.