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Abstract
As art is a reflection of its own period, so its function
differentiates according to the society and the period, either
expressing reality or imagination, either the purposes of art are to
serve a certain rank of people or a reflection of simple people; it must
be emerged from the feelings of the artist.
In ancient Egypt, the art had various forms and different kinds
such as the art of painting and carving, the art of sculpture and
architecture art. There are different of materials which were used in
ancient Egypt for making the different artistic works of ancient
Egyptians such as stone, ivory, in addition to metal and wood
material.
The art of wood working is the origin of all Fine and Applied
Arts in the Egyptian civilization which reflected the genius of the
ancient Egyptian artist. Before the ancient Egyptians use mud brick
and stones, they were using wood material because of its flexibility
and easy carving which enabled the Egyptian artist to achieve his
believes and artistic targets which left its evidence in the areas and
sites of the old periods.
This research is dedicated to discuss the wooden works during
the Middle Kingdom which is very important period in the history of
Ancient Egypt. This period included both the 11
th
and 12
th
Dynasties.
It was famous for the power of the kings and the promotion of all
kinds of the art especially the art of making coffins.
Aims of the Research:
- This research aims to identify the Middle Kingdom period
and to shed light on its kings with their important works.
- This research aims also to high light on the art during this
period under the study.
VII
- This research aims to performin.