Egyptian

Worship

Praise

Egyptian artists developed forms that became the usual way of expressing meanings.For example this is how worshipping is always shown in Egyptian art. With both arms extended forward and both hands upraised, whilst praising is always shown with a figure bent on one knee, with one arm raised and the other held against the chest with a clenched fist.

Egyptian artists were not interested in shadows, or space. Therefore their art is simplified. Their art is based on clear outlines, simplified shapes, and flat areas of colour. In a way, Egyptian art resembles the Japanese prints. There is also no sense of perspective. Scenes were always arranged in horizonatal rows which are called registers.   Images of the king are often larger than the others. This is to give the ruler more importance.   

Blue and green were usually associated with water and vegetation. Yellow and gold stood for the sun and the sun god. Red and red-orange involved the desert, power, blood and vitality. Gender was also indicated by the colour. Men were drawn with a reddish-brown skin while women were drawn with a yellow-tan colour.

References:

Edith W. Watts, 2014. The Metropolitan Museum of Arts. [online] Available at: <http://www.metmuseum.org/~/media/Files/Learn/For%20Educators/Publications%20for%20Educators/The%20Art%20of%20Ancient%20Egypt.pdf> [Accessed 10 May, 2014].