Scribe

Ancient Egyptian artwork is known as the Seated Scribe; though its name is a more generic term, as it is unknown officially what this statue is called. There are many unknown mysteries behind this exquisite piece. Yet it 's overall detail, color, and lifelike quality attracts many, not only to admire its fine detail, but to research the history behind the sculpture. The Seated Scribe, also sometimes called the "Squatting Scribe," is an ancient Egyptian structure discovered in Saqqara, displaying a seated figure at work, and is overall a very detailed sculpture admired by many. The Seated Scribe dates back to the Old Kingdom. The exact date…

There are many similarities between the Seated scribe and the Haremhab as a Scribe of the King sculpture, but there are also many differences that make the time gap apparent. Being a scribe was both a very important title for each culture. Having the knowledge to be able to call yourself a scribe was a great honor for both dynasties. In the 4th Dynasty scribes were always depicted cross-legged on the floor as a representation of how the spent most of their time. Scribes were always seated…

throughout the years. Depending on the text, there are different guidelines that can lead to a life that is considered good. The Precepts of Ptah-Hotep states that one has to be moral and practice good behavior. He or she should be humbled. Be a Scribe states that one has to be a leader and pursue a career that will lead to wealth and recognition. The Precepts of Ptah-Hotep and Be a Scribe address distinct ideas of what it takes to live a good life, although the concept and overall themes of…

In the book Living with Art by Mark Getlein, part five; Arts in Time, chapter fourteen; Ancient Mediterranean Worlds, discusses art in the different ancient cultures around the Mediterranean. Egypt had a brief section in the chapter. Analysis of the Seated Scribe (page 330), gives us a better understanding of the everyday people in Ancient Egypt and the importance of the preservation of history. The statue was found the Necropolis at Saqqara, by the Djoser step pyramid, in 1850 by Auguste…

surrounded them could be processed into an inexpensive and durable form of paper known as the papyrus that lasted for years. The discovery of the papyrus paper made the Egyptians place a particular emphasis on scribes because they were able to record the importance and significance of scribes. The statements of scribes became important to Egyptians because they believed that following them would help their journey to reach the afterlife. Scribes became significant in the lives of Egyptians…

Would you like to be one of the only people who know how to write in ancient Egypt not many people new how to need or write? These were some of the different types of writing in hieroglyphics, hieratic and Coptic. These writing forms started as early as 3000 bc about 5000 years ago. This continued for around 3500 years maybe even a little more. Only a few people new how to read and write these people were called scribes. Scribes Scribes were one of the most important people because they were…

The Haremhab as a Scribe of the King is from Dynasty 18, which is correlated with the reign of Tutankhamun or Ay. The place of its origin is probably from Memphis, which dates back to 1336-1323 B.C. It is an interesting sculpture considering the medium is gray granite. Size, color and the material surface texture shows the symbols and artistry appreciated by the Egyptians. As a result of time, the gray granite blends with beige that exhibits the old age of the artwork. The size of this…

Literary devices are commonly used in poems and in stories to express a simple idea in a more complex and interesting manner. Patricia Smith uses theme, tone, and imagery in “Scribe” to tell her poem in the perspective of a mother speaking of her incarcerated son. In the poem the protagonist is a single black mother speaking of her son who’s gained the nickname scribe (the title of the poem) for his poems and love letters. “Scribe” writes for his inmates so they are able to send letters to…

Title: “Four Gospels in Armenian” Artist: Scribe Margar for the Monastery of St. George at Mokk’ Date created: 1434/35 Country of origin: Armenia Medium: Tempera and gold on paper; stamped leather binding. Size: Overall: 11 1/16 x 7 5/8 x 3 3/8 in. (28.1 x 19.4 x 8.5 cm) Describe it in a few sentences: The “Four Gospels in Armenian” were in a glass casing so I had no way to turn the page. I was very interested in seeing the entire book because of the beauty in the two pages shown. The colors…

valuable, and they are an important part of early Christian art. However, these artificial hand-painted Gospel books, usually include a painting of the portrait of the scribe. For example, Eadwine the Scribe, Eadwine Psalter in the book, and the Codex Amiatinus, which we had discussed in class. These two paintings were recorded in two productions and scribe…