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... The depth of Egyptian thinking and rich imagination displayed in the creation of ideas and images of the gods and goddesses is beyond compare. ... The ancient Egyptians instilled their religion into every aspect of life including their art and architecture. ... The rituals in turn affected the daily life of every Egyptian (Soul). ...
The beliefs of the Egyptian people concurring a life after death were responsible for the principle characteristics of Egyptian art (Smith). ... Unlike the other art forms the statues were not supposed to copy nature, but instead they were meant to be symbols of the peoples beliefs (Hodge). ... Art is how they expressed their beliefs. From the beginning Egyptian art was employed largely in the service of the cult of the dead and for religious purposes (Smith). The basic intention of Egyptian art however was not to create an image of things as they were in reality, but rather as the essence of the person or object for all eternity (Egypt). ... Built as tombs or burial places for Egyptian pharaohs or kings, these architectural wonder are still a mystery. ...
In conclusion, without their religion the Egyptian society would not have existed, as we know it. Egyptian culture revolved around its ardent beliefs. ... This celebration of life and death showed in all their art and architecture.
Approximate Word count = 1120
Approximate Pages = 4.5
(250 words per page double spaced)
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