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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
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surpass in this respect
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outlines of buildings
direct observations
linear perspective
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monuments of the city’s
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most picturesque places
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naming the artistic
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where every wave
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huge cycle of murals
henceforth become
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remarkable monument
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picture telling
tense in mood
products painted
beautiful and majestic
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painters from England
especially outstanding
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ambassador to Greece
most popular
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variety of color
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distinguished by its mannerism
technique of oil painting