Ancient Egyptian Water Pigments
In egyptian times, papyrus was the main source of writing documents. It was the equivalence of modern day paper and was revolutionary for documenting things. However the egyptians would not only rite on papyrus, but the use could also be for painting. The style of painting the ancient Egyptians would use was water painting. Artists would also rite about something, and then depict the scene using water paintings or pigments. Although the materials used in their paints were not exact to those used in modern day water colors, they were similar. For example, egyptians would use pigments that were mostly minerals used from the earth, mixing them with water. The paintings differ from traditional water color paintings which often seem to flow and run, instead they use detail to create solid figures.
Human Sacrifice- Ancient Egyptian Artist, 5000 B.C.E. 300 A.D.
In this painting the artist used different dyes and pigments to create individual colors. In this painting the artist writes about a scene and then depicts it. The painting shows a scene of a human sacrifice. This was a common event in egyptian times and was often an honor. The sacrifice was for the gods and was recorded many times such as this water painting.
Prayer to Anubis- Ancient Egyptian Artists, 5000 B.C.E. 300 A.D.
In this painting the artists used dominating colors to create the figures. Symbolism is also shown throughout the painting, which was common in egyptian art. In the painting the artists depicts Anubis, god of embalming, to watch over the dead. "The colors are one tone and do not flow as much as modern watercolors. The figures seem strait and rigid."- Charlotte Gannaway
Papyrus Scroll- Ancient Egyptian Artist, 5000 B.C.E. to 300 A.D.
In this painting the artist uses dyes and other pigments to create individual water colors. The artists depicts a scene of a powerful women being fanned by slaves. The water colors are used with extreme detail to show individualism and specific colors.