King tut

Egypt

By PenaGabe
  • Period: 5000 BCE to 3000 BCE

    Pre-Dynastic Period

    Much of the earliest Artworks come from this period and set many examples and held inspiration for later artworks in Ancient Egypt. A form of writing had emerged during this time period which would develop rapidly and help build this civilization. Aspects such as this helped the civilization to build and be more technical with tools and architecture.
  • Ritual Knife c. 3300–3100 B.C.E., Pre-dynastic period, flint, elephant ivory, excavated Abu Zaidan, Egypt (Brooklyn Museum)
    3300 BCE

    Ritual Knife c. 3300–3100 B.C.E., Pre-dynastic period, flint, elephant ivory, excavated Abu Zaidan, Egypt (Brooklyn Museum)

    Copper and flint blades show the technological level the Egyptians had during this period as they were not simply sharpened blades but fitted with mammoth ivory as its handle. Many of these handles contained imagery which had influence in the rise of symbolism, some of which might've contained lapis with was often used in symbolize divinity.
  • Period: 2686 BCE to 2150 BCE

    Old Kingdom

    The Old Kingdom was a period often viewed as with stability and organization. Often times kings had many resources into many building projects.
  • Step Pyramid of Djoser, viewed from the south, Stepped Pyramid complex, 3rd Dynasty, Saqqara, Egypt (photo: Dr. Amy Calvert)
    2667 BCE

    Step Pyramid of Djoser, viewed from the south, Stepped Pyramid complex, 3rd Dynasty, Saqqara, Egypt (photo: Dr. Amy Calvert)

    This step pyramid is often considered to be the pyramid that started the movement to build these massive monuments that defined the Old Kingdom Period. These pyramids served as tombs to help the deceased ascend and become eternal with further connection to the Gods.
  • Period: 2030 BCE to 1640 BCE

    Middle Kingdom

    Lots of the culture and principles from the Old Kingdom had been adjusted and redefined. Many of the shifts occurred in relation to religious practices and beliefs.
  • Statue of Senwosret III (Senusret III), 1874–1855 B.C.E., 12th Dynasty, ancient Egypt, incised granite, found at the Temple of Mentuhotep, 122 cm high (© Trustees of the British Museum)
    1874 BCE

    Statue of Senwosret III (Senusret III), 1874–1855 B.C.E., 12th Dynasty, ancient Egypt, incised granite, found at the Temple of Mentuhotep, 122 cm high (© Trustees of the British Museum)

    Around this time the way pharaohs were portrayed began to change. The responsibility that royals had became most visible on the statues of the kings with their faces having heavy frowns seemingly having tons of stress put on them.
  • Period: 1550 BCE to 1070 BCE

    New Kingdom

    This period was filled with many military campaigns to expand their territory and power. Many of these campaigns let to the construction of many monuments and pyramids.
  • Ramses II, Battle of Kadesh in 1274 B.C.E., inside Abu Simbel, Egypt (photo: Aoineko, CC BY-SA 3.0)
    1274 BCE

    Ramses II, Battle of Kadesh in 1274 B.C.E., inside Abu Simbel, Egypt (photo: Aoineko, CC BY-SA 3.0)

    Ramses II was one of the more well known kings from Egypt who ruled for 67 years. Many of his victories were portrayed in many temples often in a more ideal light as he did not conquer from his victories, rather he settled with negotiation. Many other battles and events had been portrayed within temples.