Egyptian and Greek art

Egyptian and Greek art are distinctively different. Not only for their style but also because both cultures seem to have their own perspective of beauty and their own way of representing that in images, art and structures. Compared with  Egyptian art in which statues look straight and have no movement, Greek art shows movement and flexibility.

In Egyptian art we can see how makeup was an important tool not only for beauty but also because it showed wealth and elegance. We can notice how accessories made in gold or any other material were an important part of the Egyptian Pharaoh's and god's styles. On the left image Pharaoh Seti I is seen offering an image of Maat.  According to te museum store company, "The Goddess Maat is the personification of all the elements of cosmic harmony as established by the Creator-God at the beginning of time-including truth, justice, law, world order and moral integrity. She is shown as a lady wearing on her head an ostrich feather".  we can  see how Egyptians made use of symbols and symmetric figures in their art. The position of Seti's hands and the Goddess Maat holding  The ankh also known as breath of life "symbol of life" are good examples of the symbolism of the image. Seti's was probably making a religious ritual while offering the goddess with the ankh. Egyptians showed a "good posture and elegance. The Pharaohs  seem to look superior and worried about been always good looking and perfectly symmetrical. 

On the other hand, the right image shows Greek art which seem to be more natural and show real body features. In the image, The position of the body  is carefully arranged to correspond with the Greek ideas of balance and rhythm.  Greek statues show more facial expressions and body language. The nude boy looks relaxed and comfortable. Greek art shows more reality and natural beauty. They didn't worry about appearances and made the body as perfect and real as possible.  For Greek artist sport and body shape seem to be an important priority or requirement.