Art of Ancient Egypt Part 2

The culture of Ancient Egypt existed for a period of roughly 3000 years. Egypt was one of the most powerful and the longest lasting empire of the ancient Mediterranean world. Throughout this unit you will learn about art from the three major eras of Egyptian culture and well as the impact of Egypt on the world through its art and architecture.

VOCABULARY LIST

This is a list of important vocabulary words for. The definition of many of these words can be found in the glossary of your textbook, Gardner's Art through the Ages. Make sure you are familiar with the meaning of all these words by the end of the chapter.

Rosetta stone
Hieroglyph
Heraldic grouping
Ka
Mastaba
Stepped pyramid
Column
Capital
Colonnade
Engaged column
Fresco Seco
Hypostyle
Sunken relief
Diorite
Pylon Temple
Clerestory
Canopic Jar
Amarna Period
Ashlar Masonry
Ashlar
Nemes
Uraeus (Cobra) – Symbol of Lower Egypt
Vulture – Symbol Upper Egypt