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At the dawn of civilization in Egypt, artistic impulse sparked a remarkable tradition that spanned millennia. This book invites readers on a journey through ancient Egyptian art, tracing its origins in primitive impulses to its grandest expressions in architecture and sculpture. From humble beginnings in decorated pottery and jewelry, the author details how artistic skill flourished alongside the rise of monumental construction. Through analysis of iconic structures like the pyramids and temples of Thebes, we witness the development of architectural forms and the symbolic significance imbued within them. The book delves into the intricate techniques and enduring motifs of Egyptian sculpture, revealing how artists immortalized gods, rulers, and everyday life in stone and paint. The author explores the interplay between art and religion, the role of craftsmen, and the cultural context that shaped Egyptian aesthetics. By examining the continuity and subtle transformations in artistic style over centuries, this book sheds light on the enduring legacy of ancient Egypt. It illuminates the profound connection between art, architecture, and the beliefs of a civilization that left an indelible mark on human history.
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Excerpt from History of Art, Vol. 1 of 2
Abury. The tombs also are formed in a similar manner,'many of such combinations being joined close together. Indeed, advancing a step further on the same stage of art, we find an inclination to fixed monumental construction, the tombs, enclosed beneath hillocks of rock or earth, being rendered secure by gradually inclining the layers of stone piled one upon another, so that at last. A kind of vault arises. Other tombs have been so formed in a more simple manner, by making two stone slabs rest obliquely against each other, like the rafters of a roof.
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