Egyptian Art Research Paper

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Art is highly valued in the culture of Egypt, especially from the past. In the time of the old kingdom, art was mainly used to tell the stories of everyday events that happened in the life of royals and the kingdom’s citizens. The main form of historical art in the old kingdoms were paintings on the walls of temples as pictures of how society functioned in the old Egyptian kingdoms. Many of the paintings also include the Egyptian gods and the duties they performed such as the God of the Dead, Anubis, weighing the souls of the deceased. Royal jewelry made from gold and silver was considered decorative art for royals because different colors and textures could be applied to each piece. Pottery was also considered art because a lot of time was …show more content…
Writing and poetry in Egypt has been used to help create many Egyptian original movies that are played in movie theaters all over the country. Traditional shadow puppet plays have also expanded and are enjoyed in many Egyptian neighborhoods. Art has also grown to be functional in present day Egyptian society. Artists such as carpet designers focus on producing thread and other raw materials to make art for their communities; such as rugs and blankets (Pateman). Not only is most art made to be functional, but also social commentary because folk art is common and praised daily. Graffiti is also used in Egypt like in western culture as a way of protesting against governmental decisions or expressing religiolous values (Noshokaty). No matter how art is used in Egypt, it will always be valued by the country’s people for the cultural impact it is has on its society for many …show more content…
Belly dancing was a popular source of entertainment for many villages and even the royal families enjoyed them. Today, many Egyptians and tourists that visit Egypt enjoy belly dancing all year around at theaters, local events, and casinos; most are found in the city called Giza. Some famous belly dancers known in Egypt include Naima Akef, Samia Gamal, and Tahyia Karioka (Shalaby). Dancers are hired to perform at different locations all year around, so tours and Egyptians can see many different dancers at the same location. Belly dancers are not only hired at casinos, but can also be hired for weddings, five star hotels, and private parties; the minimum payment for a belly dancer is around EGP 2,000 to EGP 5,000