Sami Ford- Week 2_Ancient Civilization



         (Ancient Egypt Pyramid and Sphinx)                   (Modern Application-Hotel in Las Vegas)

This week was about Ancient Civilizations. The first place that we learned about was Ancient Egypt. This was the time that the pyramids were being built and it is known as the Old Kingdom or the Age of the Pyramids.  

The ancient Egyptians had many rituals and traditions. They entombed their dead masterfully. Pharaohs were buried in the pyramids, along with many of their things, which is why so much ancient furniture survived from this time period.  

The Great Hypostyle Hall is located within the Temple of Karnak. Hypostyle is an architectural pattern of a large space with a flat roof supported by rows of columns.   

(Ancient Egypt Hieroglyphics)


Download Emojis, Face, Expressions. Royalty-Free Vector Graphic - Pixabay
(Modern Application- Emojis)


After this time came the new kingdom from 1570-1090 B.C. Keep in mind that Egypt is one of the oldest countries in the world, and therefore their history goes back a lot farther and has had many changes throughout time. During this time there was a lot of interesting furniture made. While the base of the furniture was often made of wood such as cedar, cypress or ebony, they also added extensive decorative features. They are often inlayed furniture with gold, silver, and ivory, and ornamented with precious stones and enamels. They often carved the legs of furniture to look like hoofs, paws, or talons as a symbol of power.  

Tutankhamun, or more famously known as King Tut is one of the most well-known pharaohs. Because although he died young, and his pyramid is not the largest, it was an amazing discovery where many artifacts were found.  

The ancient Egyptians are known for many things. Pyramids, Hieroglyphics, their lavish clothing and furniture, and embalming.

(Ancient Egyptian- King Tut's Chest)


Walnut Art Deco Chest of Drawers
(Modern Application-Art Deco Chest)

One Step Further 

Hassan Ragab is an Egyptian Architect, interdisciplinary designer, and conceptual artist who takes inspiration from his roots. His goal is to have modernity through tradition, specifically ancient Egyptian styles. He used Egyptian architectural grandeur to create contemporary designs. “This transformative process reveals a captivating fusion of the ornate beauty of ancient Egypt with the clean lines of modern design, all brought to life through artificial intelligence.” His concept of “"Modernity Through Tradition" highlights the significance of our rich cultural heritage, embodying the belief that the wisdom of ancient civilizations can significantly enrich contemporary spaces. This series is a testament to the intersection of technology, creativity, and history, illustrating how true modernity can be achieved when in dialogue with tradition.”  


https://amazingarchitecture.com/visualization/modernity-through-tradition-ancient-egyptian-interiors-by-hassan-ragab

https://www.hsnrgb.com/whoiam


Extra

https://study.com/learn/lesson/video/ancient-egyptian-furniture-history-design.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9_q7osnrrI




Comments

  1. Bethany Huizenga INT270September 12, 2024 at 10:49 AM

    I absolutely love your connections to the modern world! especially the emoji. That is very true! your summary and your one step further are very good to!

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  2. KatieSeptember 13, 2024 at 2:08 PM

    I loved the emoji images you used! You did a really good job summarizing all of the information we learned. It was very concise and easy to follow along with.

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  3. Professor VanderNoordaaSeptember 15, 2024 at 11:31 AM

    Sammy- This blog entry was outstanding. You summarized the material well and added some very interesting current applications, like the emojis. Your images were very beautiful and helpful. I appreciated your "One Step Further" in so many ways. Hassan Ragab is very intriguing to me. His use of Ai to produce beautiful design concepts is inspirational. 50/50 total points

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