Egyptian Architecture - HSTARC1

Now we have discussed one of the more exciting parts of the history of architecture, the “Egyptian” architecture and structures. This featured the great civilization of Egypt, the culture, art and structures they made in their time. I mean, really, Egyptians were one of the most famous civilizations in the history of the world. They built simple yet artistic structures. If we look at where Egypt is, it is located near the Nile River, and as for the area itself, a lot of different kinds of stones are abundant for their use in building their structures but is located on the desert area. What’s interesting about the structures and buildings built by the Egyptians are, it is quite bound to their religion. Therefore, there is always a shroud of mystery surrounding it. The meaning behind each art, drawing, carving, statue and buildings would always bring me back to it. It’s more like you want to know how they signified a certain art to something to their religion or to their leader, the pharaoh. Well, as we can see for the structures, it appears bulky and hard. It’s because of stones they use, which most of the time are massive. However, it is not really that bad looking or that plain since the way they align it and place it is also effective looking. Moreover, the art or carving they do brings beauty and again mystery to it. Their art and carvings usually are of their gods or how the gods affect and influence the people through their pharaoh. They also show the simple living of the Egyptians and their works. The hieroglyphs which probably served as their language and communication are also a notable Egyptian mark for an art. It’s the way they said to have expanded and developed the hieroglyphs to further the potential in their language. But then again, we still have yet to discover the full meanings of it which makes me more interested to read , see and explore about it. If there is one structure I can really associate with Egypt, no doubt it would be “The Pyramids”. These massive stone built structure is not only a site to see or just a land mark, it is a wonder. The pyramid for me brings an image of richness, glory, power but most of all respect. Respect for the dead, for their pharaoh and for their gods. And for that I have my utmost respect for the civilization of Egypt and all of their simple mysterious but great structures.