Ancient Egyptian Art

Who knew Egyptians were so artistic? Almost everything revolved around aesthetics and their religious beliefs. It was this meshing of art and meaning that made up the world around them. Take this mask of Pharaoh Tutenkhamen for example: it was intricately designed by an artisan to honor the pharaoh, who they regarded as gods, to preserve and adorn him in the afterlife. There are many other examples of Egyptian artwork incorporating a religious significance. I think looking at Egyptian art is a great way to learn about their culture. You can determine so much about the way they lived and thought simply by examining the tombs, monuments, structures, and heiroglyphs they made.