Introduction to Arts DVA014 (assignment 2)

Dr : Ramez Tageldin

(Art Eras Through Their Columns)

Students name :

1 – Mahmoud Ayman mohamed doheen

21100699

2 –Mahmoud Reda Ragab 21100978

3 -Mohamed Sadeq Ghallab 21100680

4 -Ahmed Mohamed Taher 20100110

5 -Samy Gamal ZakyElzaem 20100110

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The ancient Egyptian era :
Ancient Egypt was one of the greatest and most powerful civilizations in
the history of the world. It lasted for over 3000 years from 3150 BC to 30
BC.

The Nile River

The civilization of ancient Egypt was located along the Nile River in
northeast Africa. The Nile was the source of much of ancient Egypt's
wealth. Great Egyptian cities grew up along the Nile as the Egyptian
people became experts in irrigation and were able to use the water from
the Nile to grow rich and profitable crops. The Nile provided food, soil,
water, and transportation for the Egyptians. Great floods would come
each year and would provide fertile soil for growing food.

Ancient Egypt was rich in culture including government, religion, arts, and
writing. The government and religion were tied together as the leader of
the government, the Pharaoh, was also leader of the religion. Writing was
also important in keeping the government running. Only scribes could
read and write and they were considered powerful people.

The Greek era :

ancient Greek civilization, The period between the end of the
Mycenaean civilization (1200 BCE) and the death of Alexander the Great
(323 BCE) that significantly influenced later Western culture in politics,
philosophy, and art.

Little is known about the earliest period of ancient Greek civilization, and
many extant writings pertain only to life in Athens. Ancient Greece at its
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height comprised settlements in Asia Minor, southern Italy, Sicily, and
the Greek islands. It was divided into city-states—Athens and Sparta
were among the most powerful—that functioned independently of one
another. There were frequent wars between Athens, Sparta, and their
allies, including the Peloponnesian War (431–404 BCE) and later the
Corinthian War (395–386 BCE).

Some city-states, including Athens, were governed by an early system of

democracy that served as a precursor for later systems of government
in the Western world. An interest in athletic competition was prevalent
in ancient Greek culture, and the first Olympic Games were held in 776
BCE.

Ancient Greek culture continued on in the writings of its philosophers,

notably Plato and Aristotle; its historians, notably Thucydides; and in the
literature of Homer, the presumed author of the Iliad and the Odyssey.

The ancient Greeks also contributed to developments in art and

architecture through the numerous sculptures and temples they
constructed—the buildings of the Athenian acropolis, for example—to
memorialize their deities.

The difference between two eras :

Egyptian design focused on conveying spiritual and religious concepts, often with a
strong emphasis on symbolism. Hieroglyphs and depictions of gods and pharaohs
were common motifs, serving both artistic and narrative purposes

Greek design leaned towards representing human ideals and celebrating the human
form. Sculptures and art aimed to capture the physical beauty and intellectual
prowess of individuals, gods, and heroes.

Egyptian art and design often employed a more stylized and geometric approach,
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especially in their depictions of people and animals. This contributed to the sense of
order and stability in their compositions.

Greek art and design exhibited a more naturalistic and anatomically accurate
representation of the human body and the natural world. This realism helped convey
the sense of harmony and balance that was central to Greek aesthetics

The Ancient Egyptian civilization was situated along the Nile River in northeastern
Africa. This location influenced their architectural and design choices, as the Nile
played a vital role in their culture and daily life.

The Ancient Greek civilization developed across the Greek peninsula and its
surrounding islands in southeastern Europe. The varied topography of the region
influenced their architectural styles and urban planning

The similar between them:

Both civilizations placed a strong emphasis on religion in their design and
architecture. Temples and other religious structures held a central place
in both cultures, serving as places of worship and cultural significance
While the column styles differed (Egyptians used papyrus-shaped
columns, and Greeks used Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian columns), both
civilizations recognized the aesthetic and functional importance of
columns in architecture. Both civilizations produced monumental
structures that showcased their power and cultural achievements. The
pyramids of Egypt and the Parthenon of Greece, for example, were
iconic and enduring symbols of their respective societies.