The ancient Egyptians produced art to serve functional purposes. Ancient Egyptian artisans used stone to carve statues and fine reliefs, but used wood as a cheap and easily carved substitute. Paints were obtained from minerals such as iron ores, copper ores, soot or charcoal, and limestone. Paints could be mixed with gum Arabic as a binder and pressed into cakes, which could be moistened with water. Art is definitely a favorite of mine and my favorite art is sculptures. My favorite sculpture is The Bust of Nefertiti, by the sculptor Thutmose, which is one of the most famouse pieces of art in Egypt.
The ancient Egyptians produced art to serve functional purposes. Ancient Egyptian artisans used stone to carve statues and fine reliefs, but used wood as a cheap and easily carved substitute. Paints were obtained from minerals such as iron ores, copper ores, soot or charcoal, and limestone. Paints could be mixed with gum Arabic as a binder and pressed into cakes, which could be moistened with water. Art is definitely a favorite of mine and my favorite art is sculptures. My favorite sculpture is The Bust of Nefertiti, by the sculptor Thutmose, which is one of the most famouse pieces of art in Egypt.
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