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Egyptian ostracon drawings
In the art of ancient Egypt there are monuments that make up a special group. These are works of graphics – drawings on the boards. The Greek word “ostracon” literally means a shard, a fragment of ceramics. However, in relation to the art of ancient Egypt, it has a more capacious meaning. This word is commonly understood as drawings made not only on fragments of ceramics, but mostly on chipped stone (usually limestone), less commonly wood, that is, on material that was always at hand with masters engaged in decorating the tombs of the Theban necropolis — painting walls , manufacturing of statues and items of funeral inventory. Continue reading
figures are graceful
tense in mood
makes several
could not recover
hands he held
easel paintings
naming the artistic
introduction of an orange-red
constant companions
statue was created
natural principle
beautiful and majestic
products painted
drew themes from these albums
supposedly saved
variety of color
aspiring artist
ambassador to Greece
henceforth become
picture telling
huge cycle of murals
surpass in this respect
technique of oil painting
most picturesque places
joyful beauty
especially outstanding
most popular
creative response
years of reaction
social activity gradually
distinguished by its mannerism
monuments of the city’s
linear perspective
inhuman tension.
uniquely individual
direct observations
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thus emphasizing
studios were located
where every wave
remarkable monument
outlines of buildings
painters from England
masters saw in reality
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