The technique of carving on Egyptian marble is an ancient art that flourished in ancient Egypt, and includes the following steps:
1-Choose the appropriate piece of marble. The ancient Egyptians used Ebony marble from the quarries of Aswan.
2-determine the design and drawing on the marble. The Egyptians used straight lines and right angles to lay out the design.
3-start carving using a hammer and saw to remove excess material.
4-smooth the surface using stone coolers and powders to impart refinement and luster.
5. Add fine details using sharp carving tools.
6-Sometimes, ancient Egyptian artists painted marble to add the finishing touches to a statue or painting.
The technique of carving on marble developed by the ancient Egyptians was highly skilled and detailed, especially in the II millennium BC, and produced amazing works of art reflecting the high skill of Egyptian sculptors of that time.
Ancient works of art that used the technique of sculpture.
Yes, there are many important works of art in which the ancient Egyptians used the technique of carving on marble. Most notable examples:
* Statues of Pharaohs such as the statue of Amenhotep, the statue of Ramses II and the statue of Nefertiti.
* Statues of gods such as many statues of Osiris, Horus and ISIS.
* Funeral furniture such as Stone Thrones and coffin boxes.
* Inscriptions on the walls and floors of temples and tombs, such as inscriptions that speak of the book of the dead.
* Small figurines of Gods and pharaohs as gifts and amulets.
* Memorial marble plaques that used to contain hieroglyphic texts.
These works of art reflect the high technique and mastery of marble carving characteristic of the ancient Egyptian civilization.
Yes, the use of marble in sculpture is still popular at the moment. Some key points:
* Marble is a beautiful material for sculpture because it is hard and sculptable, and it also comes in many beautiful colors.
* Many outdoor exhibitions and sculptures still use marble. This includes sculptures in public parks and private gardens.
* This also includes statues, memorials and sculptures on graves.
• In addition to figurines, marble is used to make objects such as clasps, handle, coffins, panels, interior decorations, among others.
* Marble is also popular in scientific sculpture including models of human and animal skeletons.
Marble remains a popular and favorite material of modern sculptors for its beauty and ease of handling. However, today there are many other material options such as wood, metal, glass, plastic, but marble is still considered one of the most beautiful.
As Egyptians, we are still using the art of carving on marble and returning this kind of art to the outside using the finest types of Egyptian marble and Egyptian stone with quality, hardness and elegant vein
that makes each piece carved as if it were a table
About us we are Egyptian marble and granite suppliers
We are Egyptian marble and granite suppliers can offer different range of products and services by the size and location of our companies
Our services can includeexample polishing, cutting, engraving, Turning Stone into different sizes and shapes and other services. These services may be provided with high quality standards and competitive prices.
Egyptian marble and granite suppliers can be found by searching online or contacting a variety of government and private entities working in this field.
In the end, choosing an Egyptian marble and granite supplier with a good reputation and high experience in the Egyptian stone industry is vital to obtain high quality and reliability in products and we have this
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Transportation services are provided to transport raw materials from our factories as suppliers to ports by trucks and containers depending on the volume and quantity of materials to be transported.Storage services are also provided for the storage of raw materials in various warehouses and storage centers. These services are usually available in areas located near ports or airports to facilitate transfers
Packaging: packaging services are provided for raw materials in order to protect them from damage during transportation and storage operations. Such services usually include the use of special packaging materials and material insurance.
Insurance services are provided to protect raw materials from damage during transportation and storage operations.
Our customers can get these services through our specialized logistics companies in this field. Customers should make sure to choose a reliable and highly experienced shipping and logistics company in this field to ensure the safety and quality of the materials to be shipped, so we provided the customer with our shipping companies for easy obtaining the desired product
The quality of our products and customer safety guarantee.
The company adheres to international standards of Quality Management, which are constantly updated
It also adheres to environmental conservation standards, which are constantly updated
We also adhere to occupational safety and health standards, which are constantly updated
The products manufactured comply with the requirements of the European Union in terms of Health and safety
This is a set of international standards that define the standard specifications for marble, granite and other natural stone Egypt
