Ancient Egyptian pottery.

Specifically ones used for storage

The ancient Egyptians were skilled pottery makers and proof of this spreads in different high quality artifacts found in Egypt, being the actual pottery as well as the artwork on them. Egypt made pottery before building the Pyramids.
Images of pottery containers and other small pieces of pottery have been found in tombs of the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Reigns, present with and after the building of the Great Pyramid. From 3000BC, pottery was decorated with illustrations of animals, people, boats and a range of other patterns and symbols, being painted/glazed or engraved on. Two main types of pottery existed during this period, pottery made from Nile clay (red/brown after firing) and pottery from marl clay (usually polished to give a shimmering look)

Ancient Egyptian pottery was meant to be functional rather than decorative. The amphora, was the most common and most useful vase, and was made in all sizes i.e: three-inch oil or perfume holder, to a giant jar of three-four feet in height, for carrying water, wine, oil, or grain.

 The reason amphora vessels had a pointed end was so they could be pushed into the dirt and stand on their own when used. It was used in the house cellar, where meat and supplies were stored. Being sometimes six feet in diameter it was always made of coarse unglazed pottery. The later creative Egyptian pottery was siliceous, (between earthenware and porcelain), having a fine grain and being able to resist high temperatures. It was usually covered with a thin glaze, colored blue or green by oxides of copper to add some variation.

The Egyptians were the first to employ the potters wheel ( hand turned ) and some believe they were the first to implement glazing.

Egyptian Pottery. 2013. Egyptian Pottery. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.veniceclayartists.com/egyptian-pottery/. [Accessed 17 June 2013].

Egypts Influence

Egypt has influenced the rest of the world from the beginning as it is said to be the first society to use sciences with math and medical uses.
The proof of this is in the pyramids. With the precisely measured pyramid blocks that fit perfectly to make it all even with each layer.

The alphabet itself was influenced by Egyptian hieroglyphs.

They invented many different things that we use today like scissors, combs, toothbrushes, drums, first oil lamp as well as the lock and key.

Inspired the architecture:
Even though we have many impressive modern and large buildings, the accomplishments of the ancient Egyptians remains at the top
Some buildings were inspired from ancient Egypt

greater London house

Hotel in Dubai

Art deco was inspired from ancient Egypt in the beginning of the 20^th century. Royal tombs like Kink Tut’s had treasures like statues, furniture and jewellery. The designs of these pieces influenced art deco.

Ancient Egypt influenced many different things from fashion and jewellery to games and tattoos

Halls of origination

Tattoos:

 

 

 


How has Egypt influenced our modern societies. 2013. How has Egypt influenced our modern societies. [ONLINE] Available at: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_has_Egypt_influenced_our_modern_societies. [Accessed 21 May 2013].