(Q2) MAPEH - Ancient Egyptian Art

sculpture

3d form that can be observed from all sides

sculpture in the round

example of a relief sculpture

tints and shades

came from the play of light on the sculpted figure

relief sculpture

very common, included symbols of offerings

high-relief sculptures

figures stand out almost completely from the background

architecture

messages from the powerful rulers to the people, tell the names and triumphs of ancient Egyptian leaders

hieroglyphics

symbols usually represent particular sounds, 700+ symbols, glories of pharaohs were inscribed on the walls of their tombs

hunting scene

common subjects in ancient egyptian painting\

the great hypostyle hall

built of massive pillars that support giant slabs of stones which r used to the roof; structure shows the changing fortunes of egypt; low relief of sculpture

hypostyle

means "under the pillars"