Historical Progression
The art of Egypt is the story of the elite, the ruling class. Throughout most of Egypt’s historical periods those of more modest means could not afford the luxury of artworks to tell their story and it is largely through Egyptian art that the history of the civilization has come to be known. The tombs, […]
Ancient Egyptian Art
The artworks of ancient Egypt have fascinated people for thousands of years. The early Greek and later Roman artists were influenced by Egyptiantechniques and their art would inspire those of other cultures up to the present day. Many artists are known from later periods but those of Egypt are completely anonymous and for a very interesting reason: their art was functional and […]
Ancient Egyptian Art and Crafts
Examples of ancient Egyptian art and crafts still exist today. They have survived the ravages of thousands of years and are prime examples of the dedication craftsmen felt for their art. Unfortunately, items crafted from leather, wood and other perishables have been destroyed. However, some of their jewelry, pottery, carpentry and even glass pieces exist today […]
Ancient Egyptian Art and Religion
Since the Ancient Egyptians were highly religious people, much of the art they created can be found on temple walls and in tombs in the form of sculptures and paintings. The paintings in tombs were meant to help guide the dead pharaoh into the afterlife. This is known as funerary art and is not only […]
Egypt to adopt additional precautionary measures over coronavirus: Sisi
President El-Sisi emphasised that he has confidence that the Egyptian people will respond to these measures in a manner that preserves the country’s security and safety Egypt’s President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi has instructed the government to take additional precautionary measure to stem the spread of the coronavirus in the country. The president said in a […]
UPDATE 2: Tokyo 2020 to be rescheduled to no later than summer 2021 – IOC and Japanese organizers
The International Olympic Committee and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have concluded the Tokyo 2020 Olympics must be postponed, and held no later than the summer of 2021, the IOC and Tokyo 2020 organisers said on Tuesday. After a call with IOC president Thomas Bach, Abe said the July 24-Aug. 9 event would be rescheduled […]
UPDATED: EFA extends suspension of football activities for 15 more days
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) announced on Tuesday that it is extending the suspension of all football activities in Egypt for 15 more days. “In accordance on the decisions issued by the Egyptian prime minister imposing a curfew in the country for two weeks starting 25 March, the EFA has decided to extend the suspension […]
Egypt extends flight suspension for two more weeks: Information minister
Egypt will extend the suspension of air traffic for an additional two weeks, Minister of Information Osama Heikal said on Tuesday. Egypt suspended international flights to and from the country at all airports nationwide on 19 March. Only exceptional flights to bring nationals back home have been operated. Egypt has so far registered 366 coronavirus […]
UPDATE 2: Egypt announces two-week curfew, suspends transport to combat coronavirus
Egypt is imposing a partial curfew from 7 pm to 6 am for two weeks as of Wednesday morning as part of stricter measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said on Tuesday. During the curfew hours, all mass public and private transport will be suspended, Madbouly said. Violators will […]
Coronavirus updates: Millions more ordered to stay at home as coronavirus cases grow
A police officer in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia points at a police drone used to remind residents to stay at home during the coronavirus outbreak on Tuesday. More American states have gone under lockdown, with Louisiana, New Mexico, Washington and West Virginia issuing stay-at-home orders. “Right now, every time you leave your house, you are […]
