Question

1. Colors were important elements in Egyptian art. Why do you think artists during this period were thoughtful and mindful in using colors in their artworks? 2. Hieroglyphic is system of writing that uses pictures instead of words, especially as used in ancient Egypt. If you were given a chance to make your own symbol to represent you and your beliefs, what would it be? Explain.​

Answer 1

1. Color in ancient Egypt was used not only in realistic representations of scenes from every life but to illustrate the heavenly realms of the gods, the afterlife, and the stories and histories of the deities of the Egyptian pantheon. Each color had its own particular symbolism and was created from elements found in nature. Each color was created by mixing various naturally occurring elements and each became standardized in time in order to ensure a uniformity in artwork.

2. USE YOUR CREATIVITY