How to draw egypt with a pencil step by step. Makeup of the Egyptian queen: photo instructions Egyptian woman pencil drawing

How to draw an Egyptian woman with a pencil step by step? It won't be too difficult if you follow the instructions in this tutorial. In ancient Egypt, fashion played no less a role than in modern world... The Egyptians developed their own unique style. When they went on a visit, they wore wigs made of sheep's wool. Women wore knee-length linen dresses with ties around their necks. Jewelry was made of silver and gold. Wealthy ladies were hung with precious necklaces (uckhas). Women painted their lips and cheeks with red ocher and, with the help of thin sticks, applied eyebrows and eyelids with special paint. The women of Ancient Egypt used fragrant oil, which was produced from valuable species of wood, flowers, and vegetable or animal fat. Such perfumes not only had a wonderful scent, but also moisturized the skin.

The lower part of the drawing is based on the shape of the skirt, and the upper part is based on the frame. The skirt is drawn using a large and small
ovals. Take a close look at the silhouette, shape and pattern that decorates the suit, as well as the background. If you want to color your drawing, use colored pencils, because markers can smear the outline of your drawing.


With almost no pressure on it, draw a large, slightly tilted oval, tapering towards the right side. Above it, at a distance of leg length, draw a smaller oval and connect the edges of the skirt. Add a spine line, a head circle, a downward chin, and a cross on the head. Draw the circumference of the chest and the shoulder line across it. Mark the line of the right hand, pubescent down, and the left hand, perpendicular to the spine. Add joints and outlines to the hands.	Draw a shape outline on the wireframe. Outline the face, neck and hairline. Draw the shoulders first, then the chest and. Add a belt at the waist.

Define the outline with a blacker and smoother stroke. Draw a hoop with a medallion, earrings and a lock of hair on the head. Draw the eyes looking down on either side of the cross, and then the nose and mouth. Add a round collar, pendant, curved necklace, and armholes. Draw an open palm with a stone. Draw two vertical lines from the waist. Contour the wavy hem of the skirt and the pleats at the bottom.	Please note that to paint the shape, you use different types shading. Apply a subtle pattern to the medallion, earrings, collar and pendant. Draw a snake bracelet on the arm and a pattern on the skirt. Add a cape over the shoulders. Use soft strokes to mark the texture of the hair, folds on the chest, skirt and cape. Shade the hair, necklace, belt and inside of the cloak with medium gray. Paint over the body and pleats of the skirt with a lighter color. Draw the lines and use shading to add volume to the stone. Draw the outlines of the arch around the woman's figure, and then the steps. And when hieroglyphs, pyramids and a vessel appear on your drawing, your Egyptian woman will be able to receive guests!

Ancient Egyptian queen, wife of Pharaoh Amenhotep IV, known in history as Akhenaten. In 1912, poetic, delicate sculptural portraits of Nefertiti, created by the master Thutmes, were found in Amarna. Stored in museums in Cairo and Berlin.

It remains only to be surprised at the unusual historical fate of Queen Nefertiti. For thirty-three centuries her name was in oblivion, and when the brilliant French scientist F. Champollion at the beginning of the last century deciphered the ancient Egyptian letters, she was rarely mentioned and only in special academic works.

The 20th century, as if demonstrating the quirkiness of human memory, lifted Nefertiti to the pinnacle of glory. Initially, her bust was discovered by the team of the Egyptologist L. Borchard and taken to Germany (where it is now kept); to hide it from the Egyptian customs, it was specially smeared with plaster. In his archaeological diary, opposite the sketch of the monument, Borchardt wrote only one phrase: "It is pointless to describe, you have to look."

Later in 1933, the Egyptian Ministry of Culture requested it back to Egypt, but Germany refused to return it, then the German Egyptologists were prohibited from archaeological excavations. The Second World War and the persecution of Borchardt's wife due to her Jewish origin prevented the archaeologist from continuing his research to the fullest. Egypt officially demands the FRG to return the exported bust of Nefertiti.

Nefertiti plays senet.

Recently it was discovered that the bust of the beautiful Nefertiti has a late "plastic surgery" with plaster. Initially molded with a "potato" nose, etc., later it was corrected and began to be considered the standard of Egyptian beauty. It is not yet known whether the original image of Nefertiti was closer to the original and later embellished, or, on the contrary, the subsequent finishing touches improved the inaccuracies of the original work ... Only a study of Nefertiti's mummy, if found, can prove this. Prior to genetic research in February 2010, Egyptologists speculated that Nefertiti's mummy could be one of two female mummies found in Tomb KV35. However, in the light of new information, this hypothesis has been rejected.

One of the archaeologists, who for several years headed the excavations in Akhetaton, writes about the legend of the local residents. Allegedly, at the end of the 19th century, a group of people descended from the mountains, carrying a golden coffin; shortly thereafter, antique dealers had several gold items with the name Nefertiti. This information could not be verified.
Who, then, was the famous Nefertiti - "The Beauty Came" (as her name is translated)? Since the beginning of research and excavations in the ruins of Akhetatona (modern Tel el-Amarna) in the 1880s, no clear evidence of the origin of Nefertiti has been found to date. Only the mentions on the walls of the tombs of the family of the pharaoh and the nobles give some information about her. It was the inscriptions in the tombs and the cuneiform tablets of the Amarna archive that helped Egyptologists build several hypotheses about where the queen was born. In modern Egyptology, there are several versions, each of which claims to be true, but is not sufficiently confirmed by sources to take a leading position.

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In general, the views of Egyptologists can be divided into 2 versions: some consider Nefertiti an Egyptian, others - a foreign princess. The hypothesis that the queen was not of noble birth and accidentally appeared at the throne is now rejected by most Egyptologists. Legends say that never before has Egypt spawned such a beauty. She was called "Perfect"; her face adorned temples all over the country.

Akhenaten and Nefertiti.

According to the social status of its time - the "main spouse" (ancient Egyptian himet-uaret (ḥjm.t-wr.t)) of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh of the XVIII dynasty Akhenaten (c. 1351-1334 BC), whose reign marked by a large-scale religious reform. The role of the queen herself in carrying out the "sun-worshiping coup" is controversial.

Egyptian women possessed the secrets of unusual cosmetic recipes, which were secretly passed from mother to daughter, they were also skilled in matters of love, especially considering that they began to study at a very young age, six or seven years old. In short, the lack of beautiful women in Egypt there was, on the contrary, the entire ancient elite knew that a worthy wife should be sought on the banks of the Nile. Once the Babylonian ruler, who wooed Pharaoh's daughter, was refused. Frustrated, he wrote an offended letter to his failed father-in-law: "Why are you doing this to me? There are enough beautiful daughters in Egypt. Find me a beauty according to your taste. Here (meaning Babylonia.) No one will notice that she is not of royal blood."

Among so many worthy contenders, the ascent of Nefertiti seems incredible, almost fabulous. She, of course, came from a noble family, was (possibly) a close relative of her husband's breadwinner, and the rank of breadwinner in the Egyptian hierarchy was quite high. Perhaps the daughter of the nobleman Ey, one of Akhenaten's companions, later Pharaoh, and probably Akhenaten's cousin. In the royal palace, they preferred to take the closest female relatives - nieces, sisters and even their own daughters - to harems in order to preserve the "purity of blood."

I must say that the husband of Nefertiti stood out from the long line of the royal dynasty. The reign of Amenhotep IV went down in Egyptian history as the time of "religious reforms". This extraordinary man was not afraid to fight the most powerful force of his state - the priestly caste, which, through its mystical, mysterious knowledge, kept in fear both the elite and the people of Egypt. The priests, using complex cult rites of numerous gods, gradually seized the leading position in the country. But Amenhotep IV turned out to be not at all one of those rulers who give up their power. And he declared war on the caste of priests.

By his sole order, he, no less, canceled the old god Amun and appointed a new one - Aton, and at the same time moved the capital of Egypt from Thebes to a new place, built new temples, crowning them with the sculptural colossi of Aton-Ra, and renamed himself Akhenaten, which meant "pleasing to Aton". One can only imagine what tremendous efforts it took for the new pharaoh to change the consciousness of an entire country in order to win this dangerous war with the clergy. And, of course, as in any battle, Akhenaten needed a reliable ally. Apparently, he found such an ally - faithful to him, smart, strong - in the person of his wife - Nefertiti.

After his marriage to Nefertiti, the king forgot his harem, he did not let go of his young wife. Contrary to all the rules of decency, the woman first began to attend diplomatic receptions, Akhenaten did not hesitate to publicly consult with Nefertiti. Even leaving to check the outposts around the city, the pharaoh took his wife with him, and the guard now reported not only to the lord, but also to his wife. The worship of Nefertiti exceeded all limits. Her huge, majestic statues adorned every Egyptian city.

Temple of Nefertiti, Abu Simbel, Aswan, Egypt.

It is unlikely that only the art of love and irresistible beauty can explain the immense influence of Nefertiti on the pharaoh. One can, of course, assume witchcraft. But we will prefer a more realistic explanation of the success of the Egyptian queen - her truly royal wisdom and fanatical devotion to her husband, while we note that, according to our concepts, the omnipotent Nefertiti was very young in age, or, more simply, she was just a girl.

Nefertiti with the gods and Amenhotep IV.

There were, of course, intrigues, and envy, and the intrigues of those who could not understand why a woman runs the state and replaces high-ranking advisers for the pharaoh. However, the majority of the nobles, as in all times, preferred not to quarrel with the ruler's wife, and gifts and offerings from the supplicants fell on Nefertiti as from a cornucopia. But here, too, the beautiful woman showed wisdom and dignity. She worked only for those who, in her opinion, could benefit her beloved husband, who could justify the Pharaoh's trust.

It seemed that Nefertiti's happiness was immeasurable, but fate does not endlessly favor even the rare chosen ones. The trouble came from the side from which it was not expected. An ancient Egyptian woman gave birth, squatting on two bricks. The midwives held her back. Birthing bricks were believed to help facilitate childbirth and bring happiness. On each of them the head of the goddess Meshenite was carved, who helped the baby to be born. Each time, sitting down on the bricks, Nefertiti prayed to Aton to grant them an heir. But in such a matter, unfortunately, neither ardent love for her husband, nor wisdom, nor omnipotent gods could help. Nefertiti gave birth to six daughters, but the long-awaited son was still missing.

Akhenaten, Nefertiti and three daughters. Cairo Museum.

It was then that the envious people and enemies of the unfortunate queen raised their heads. The human age in Ancient Egypt was short - 28-30 years. Death could take away the pharaoh at any moment, and the state then remained without a direct heir to power. There were well-wishers who introduced Akhenaten to a beautiful concubine - Kia. It seemed that the power of Nefertiti had come to an end. But it's not so easy to forget your old love, even if you want something new, more thrilling. Akhenaten rushes from one woman to another: every now and then he goes from Kia's chambers to his former beloved, and every time he is awaited by a warm welcome. But Nefertiti, apparently being a strong-willed, proud woman, could not forgive betrayal. External courtesy could not deceive Pharaoh, he knew what true love is capable of. And he returned to Kia again. This did not last long. The chatter of the new concubine finally pissed off Akhenaten - he had someone to compare his rival with.

Kia was returned to the harem. She tried to resist, urged her husband to return, apparently fell into ordinary female tantrums. Only after the eunuch severely punished her with whips, she calmed down, realizing that the royal favors had come to an end. They will never again be in the same relationship - Nefertiti and Akhenaten. It was not possible to glue past love, but even in this situation, Nefertiti came up with a way out, demonstrating a truly statesmanlike mind. Of course, Nefertiti's act will seem wild to us, but do not forget that we are talking about Ancient Egypt. Nefertiti offered to wife Akhenaten their third daughter, young Ankhesenamun, and she herself taught her the art of love, that love that always kindled Pharaoh so.

Daughters of Akhenaten and Nefertiti.

The story, of course, is sad, but circumstances turn out to be stronger than a person. Three years later, Ankhesenamun was widowed. She was in her eleventh year, and she was again married to the great Tutankhamun. The capital was again returned to Thebes, the country again began to worship the god Amon-Ra. And only Nefertiti, faithful to her old passions, remained in Achenaton, from which life slowly and gradually left. It is known for certain that Nefertiti's lips smelled of rust. Indeed, in the days of the pharaohs, beauties used a mixture of beeswax and red lead. And red lead is nothing but iron oxide! The color turned out to be beautiful, but the kiss became poisonous.

The queen died, the city was completely empty, and she was buried, as she asked, in the tomb with Akhenaten. And thirty centuries later, her image seemed to have risen from the ashes, disturbing our imagination and forcing us to think again and again about the mystery of beauty: what is it - "she is a vessel, in which there is emptiness, or a fire flickering in a vessel?"

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Egyptian makeup is a make-up for a special occasion. If you are planning a theme party, masquerade ball or photo session, then you can safely reincarnate as Nefertiti or Cleopatra. Long arrows, well-defined eyebrows and thick eyelashes are the main components of the image. False eyelashes can also be used, but we recommend using bunches. Glue them over the outer corner of the eye: this way you will not overlap the main detail of the image - the arrows.

Step-by-step photo tutorial of Egyptian makeup

Let's start with a light face correction. It is very important that all flaws are hidden, otherwise you will not achieve the desired effect. Follow our step-by-step instructionsfor perfect makeup.

Spread the foundation all over your face, and then accentuate the cheekbones with a dark creamy concealer to make them chiseled like Nefertiti's. Also darken the wings of the nose, the lower border of the lower jaw and the area under the chin. Blend all borders gently with a brush or cosmetic sponge.

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Paint on the eyebrows with a pencil, making them slightly darker than the natural color and rounded in shape.

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Draw the highlight line with a concealer, using a flat natural brush, above the natural fold of the eye, along the deepening of the eye socket itself. Fix the result with beige shadows.

Use black eyeliner to paint over the water line at the top, bottom, and corners. Draw with an eyeliner (also black), slightly "stretching" the inner corner of the eye, and draw the tail of the arrow almost horizontally. Paint your lashes with black mascara.

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Complete the look with reddish brown lipstick and blush of the same color. Done!

Features of Egyptian eye makeup

The “semantic” feature of Egyptian eye makeup is long black arrows.

But do not think that there are any strict requirements for how to draw them. There are at least four variants of Egyptian arrows. We'll tell you about each one.

Apply the patches under the eyes first to avoid smudges due to loose eyeshadow. Then line your eyes with black eyeliner and draw smoky ice. And then draw three arrows so that their tails are half a centimeter apart.

Another option is to use eyeliner to draw an arrow below the lower eyelid. The arrow should taper towards the tip. For a crisp, thick line, apply two coats of eyeliner. It is convenient to use a liner for this.

The third variation is an amended version of the second. Bring your eyes up and down and just draw a graphic arrow.

And the last option is the most minimalistic. Highlight the inner and outer corners of the eyes with eyeliner. By the way, this technique will visually make the eyes larger and give them an almond shape.

In many ways, Egyptian eye makeup is similar to traditional oriental makeup. Therefore, you can take it as a basis, and make the arrows a little longer. How to do oriental makeup yourself, we told in this training video.

Egyptian style lip makeup

Of course, the main emphasis in Egyptian makeup is on the eyes. But do not forget about the lips. Use a warm shade of pencil or lip gloss, such as terracotta, beige brown, or pink. A product that differs from your lip shade by one or two tones is suitable. And don't forget to draw a clear outline.

Egyptian Queen Nefertiti Makeup

The main secret of Nefertiti's makeup is clarity and jewelry precision. She always highlighted her eyebrows with a pencil so that there were no gaps, and used the product several shades darker than the natural hair color. She drew arrows symmetrical and perfectly straight. And she supplemented her bright eye makeup with massive accessories - earrings and necklaces made of gold. Sometimes Nefertiti used rich emerald pigments in her makeup (it will emphasize the green color of the eyes) or of blue color (best for blue-eyed) - she put them under her eyebrows to make her makeup more effective. The Egyptian queen was not afraid to let her eyes go beyond the boundaries of their natural contour.

As a rule, the base shades were not muted, but gold with a small shimmer. However, if in the time of Nefertiti the queens had to use products with a strange and often even hazardous to health composition (many cosmetics of that time contained, for example, lead), now such makeup is much easier to do. Be sure to use a base for eyeshadows if you decide to do Egyptian makeup, otherwise you risk turning from a queen into a "panda", as the eyeliner can smear or float without a base.

Adapting Egyptian makeup for daily life

Egyptian makeup cannot be called everyday, but many tricks can be taken into account.

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First, Egyptian makeup confirms the eternal rule: either the eyes or the lips. So expressive cat arrows should not be supplemented with bright lipstick.

The perfect tone is the basis of any look. Egyptian makeup can make your face look like a plaster mask, but correcting imperfections is a universal rule.

If you draw a smokey ice in the Egyptian style, but slightly reduce the length of the arrows, then this makeup will be quite appropriate for an evening event.

Egyptian makeup has a lot in common with Arabic makeup. To see this, watch our video tutorial.

As a result of the unification of the Lower and Upper kingdoms by 3000 BC. e. an ancient state was formed. According to the reckoning of the priest Manetho, there were thirty dynasties. The state developed in all directions. The art of Ancient Egypt was especially actively improved. Let's briefly consider its main features.

General information

How did the art of Ancient Egypt express its ideas? In short, its purpose was to serve the needs of the religion that existed at the time. First of all, this applied to the state and funeral cult of the pharaoh. His image was deified. This is confirmed by the drawings of Ancient Egypt that have survived to this day. In general, ideas were expressed in a strict canonical form. However, art has gone through an evolution that reflected changes in both the spiritual and political life of the state.

Main development results

In Ancient Egypt, a lot of classical architectural types and forms were formed. These include, in particular, such elements as a column, obelisk, pyramid. New species have appeared visual arts... The relief has become quite popular. Ancient Egypt is also quite interesting. Local art institutions were formed.

During this time, many creative individuals emerged. Ancient Egyptian artists interpreted and implemented the basic means of plastic arts into a system. In particular, supports and floors, mass and volume appeared in architecture.

Wall paintings of Ancient Egypt included silhouette, line, plane, color spots. There was a certain rhythm in the images. Wood and stone textures began to be used in sculpture. It is also important that over time, a canonized form was formed, in accordance with which the figure of a person was depicted on a plane. She was shown in profile (legs, arms and face) and in front (shoulders and eyes) at the same time.

Main principles

The main canons in the art of Ancient Egypt began to take shape in the period 3000-2800 BC. e. The architecture of that time took on a leading role. She was quite closely connected with the afterlife. The architecture was dominated by the principles of static and monumentality. They embodied ideas of superhuman greatness Egyptian Pharaoh and the inviolability of the social structure. These canons had a great influence on other spheres of culture. In particular, the painting and sculpture of Ancient Egypt were distinguished by their statics and symmetry, geometric generalization, and strict frontality.

The next stage of development

2800 to 2250 BC e. previously formed artistic techniques began to acquire stylistic completeness. A new architectural form Pharaoh's tombs. The geometric simplicity of the pyramid was used. Its shape, combined with its enormous size, created an architectural image full of superhuman, alienated grandeur. The ceremonial orderliness and hierarchy of Egyptian society is reflected in the austere rows of mastaba-like tombs, memorial temples connected to the entrance pavilions by covered long corridors, in the majestic figure of the sphinx. Drawings of Ancient Egypt in tombs illustrated a prosperous life in the kingdom of the dead. The paintings show a sense of rhythm, keen observation, characteristic of artists, the beauty of a silhouette, contour line and color spot.

A period of bright prosperity

It falls on the era of the New Kingdom. Thanks to successful trips to Asia, the life of the nobility acquired exceptional luxury. And if during the period prevailed dramatic images, now refined aristocratic forms began to be used. The architectural trends of the past era also developed. So, the temple in Deir el-Bahri (Queen Hatshepsut) is a whole complex deployed in space. It is partially carved into the rocks. The protodoric columns and cornices with their strict lines and reasonable ordering contrast with the chaotic crevices in the rocks. Painting and becoming more graceful. This can be seen in the softly modeled statues, reliefs, and paintings. Stone processing has become thinner. In-depth relief using the play of light and shade has become especially popular. Drawings of Ancient Egypt acquired freedom of foreshortening and movement, elegance of colorful combinations. The landscape began to appear in the images. In terrestrial temples, an open courtyard surrounded by a colonnade, a hypostyle with papyrus or lotus columns were used as the main elements.

Ancient Egypt Drawings

The images reflect the versatility of the talents of the people of that era. At all times of the Kingdom, drawings of the gods of Ancient Egypt were common. Religious themes were traced in all areas of culture. Drawings of gods adorned sarcophagi, tombs, temples. The inhabitants of the Kingdom believed that earthly existence was only a stage before death, followed by eternal life. Drawings of Ancient Egypt were supposed to glorify the deceased. The images contained motives of the transfer of the deceased to the dead kingdom (the judgment of Osiris). They also illustrated the earthly life of man. So he could do the same in the kingdom of the dead as on earth.

Statues

The sculptural portrait was distinguished by its special development. In accordance with the idea of \u200b\u200bthe people of that era, the statues were doubles of the dead. The sculptures served as containers for the souls of the departed. The statues were quite clearly divided into types. For example, a walking person was depicted with his leg outstretched or sitting with crossed limbs. Portrait statues, solemnly static, are distinguished by the accuracy and clarity of conveying the most significant characteristic features, as well as the social status of the person being portrayed. At the same time, the jewelry, folds on clothes, hats and wigs.

Features of technical performance

For almost four centuries, Egyptian painting was subject to strict canons. They were determined not only by imperfect technology, but also by the requirements of existing customs. Artists made mistakes in perspective. In this regard, the ancient images are more like a map of the area. At the same time, the figures in the background were greatly enlarged.

For drawing on the surface of the pattern, the Egyptians used soot, charcoal, white limestone (yellow or red). They also had blue and green colors. They were obtained using copper ore. The Egyptians mixed paints with a viscous liquid, then divided them into pieces. Moistening them with water, they painted. To preserve the image, it was covered with varnish or resin on top. Egyptian painting was notable for its brightness and beauty. However, there were not so many paintings in palaces, temples, tombs.

Finally

It should be said that, despite a fairly wide variety of colors for that era, the transfer of shadow, shades and light was very conditional. Upon examination, it can be noted that the drawings of the ancient Egyptians lacked realism. Nevertheless, despite certain inaccuracies and errors, the images have a rather deep meaning. Their significance confirms the position that a person occupied in art.

Judging by the reviews of our readers, they really want to get into a warm, sunny place. Especially now, when it's winter outside. I am asked to show you how to draw Egypt - the land of the eternal sun and camels. What else? Desert, pyramids. Here we will depict them: Egypt is the dream of all Rousseau tourists in appearance to morality. There are a number of reasons for this. The first is cheap and cheerful. Second, it is better to pollute abroad, not homeland. Third, everyone knows Russian there and you can feel at home.

In addition to all of the above, this place attracts people with above average aikyu to gaze at the mysterious pyramids. Everyone is interested to know: who, why, why and when built them? Among knowledgeable people, you can hear that it was done by aliens, or Freemasons, or is it just such a marketing ploy. To be honest, I don't know the answer to these questions. And I see no reason to go into details. My goal is different, I have to show you the instruction:

How to draw Egypt with a pencil step by step

Step one. Let's draw a horizon line in the center, on the left we will make a shape for the sphinx, and in the background there will be a pyramid.
Step two. Let's start drawing the Sphinx, align the lines of the pyramids. They don't have to be perfectly flat, this is not a geometry lesson. They have collapsed over the years, and walls made of sand can bend curves here.
Step three. Add the face and paws to the sphinx. In the background, we will depict the stairs and the guys on camels.
Step four. Shading all this, it should look something like this:
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