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Began in 5000 BCE, Predynastic art symbolized religion or ritual life within its art pieces such as handmade pottery and small-scale figurines. Its peak started in the Naqada II era in 3500 BCE and declined in 3100 BCE.
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This figurine known as "Bird Ladies," were carved out of clay and painted often white in the lower half usually female and small that symbolizes godesses as the breath of life. Their arms are raised forming a circle for ritual purposes with its finger pointed up and body turned 180 degrees. The head of the figurines are also found in the Egyptian jars serving as an iconography of its history. -
Pre-Dynastic is mainly pottery, as this photograph of the jar symbolizes religion and political purposes. The material used were ivory, clay, and bone; Furthermore, the jars portrays humans, plants, and boats that signified travel with the humans involved in rituals. You can find these jars near tombs, as they served with offerings within them. Its shape are rounded or with a tapered base for support when placed in the ground. -
This Sculpture is apart of the 3rd dynasty in ancient egypt with its peak starting around 2458 when this sculpture was made. Its key feature is a formal pose, with Sahure being larger than the divine figure made of carved from dark green gneiss. The iconography features Sahure's throne which symbolizes traditional elements of pharoah by showing power, divine rule. This would be place in a temple for rituals and reflects of how the Old Kingdom was viewed. -
This Art is called Lintel depicting King Amenemhat I flanked by Nekhbet, Horus, Anubis, and Wadjet. Its meaning is based on Pharaoh Amenemhat I celebrating his 30-year sed festival known as jubilee. The lintel Is normally found above entrances or doorways carved in a rectangular horizontal slab. The main feature can be seen with the Egyptian gods for its religious relief for decoration and functions such as honoring the king.