Ancient Egypt.

Ancient Egypt was located along the Nile River which allowed for transportation of goods as well as ideas and information, which aided in the success of Ancient Egypt's economy. Because of the knowledge floating up and down the Nile, Egypt was able to progress economically and technologically.

Ancient Egypt is divided into three periods:

The Old Kingdom
The Egyptians during this time period focused a lot on the afterlife and religion, which influenced the majority of the architecture of their structures. They believed that the architecture and the materials within were mediating between the rulers of Egypt and the gods; thus began the age of the pyramids and the building of the great pyramids of Giza.

Because the Egyptians of this time were so focused on the afterlife, the elites of Egypt practiced the custom of entombing the dead masterfully, when the ruler's body was laid to eternal rest. In addition to preserving the body, their possessions would be laid to rest among the body in hopes that they will pass on into the next life with the ruler and aid them in the afterlife. Since there was this preservation of objects within the tombs (pyramids), we were able to uncover intact furniture and objects from thousands of years ago.





The Middle Kingdom
During this time period the pharaohs focused the majority of their attention on building and outfitting the great pylon temples.



The New Kingdom
Prior to the New Kingdom, the main focus was on the building and creating of structures; however, during the New Kingdom, the building process slowed down and the main focus turned towards art and architecture. The reign of Akhenaten  is significant when looking at the art form advancement; this ruler introduced several new art forms, including a unique style of portraiture, as well as intimate family portrayals. In contrast, the Reign of Ramesses was more focused on the structures; this ruler is known for his many statues of himself, some over 65 feel high!






















Modern Influences of Ancient Egypt:
A lot of Egyptian influences are present in modern day design; most of which includes the use of tapestries or wall murals, color scheme (black and yellow/gold), as well as objects that resemble those of Ancient Egypt.