During my visit to New York, I made sure that I visit the world-famous Metropolitan Museum of Art. It is every artist’s dream to see with his or her own eyes the wonderful works of art exhibited in the museum. I was well aware that the museum featured different artifacts of the Egyptian civilization. The beautiful and well-preserved pieces were so striking and I wish to share what struck me most, which were the Egyptian accessories.
According to http://www.allaboutgemstones.com, olden Egyptian jewelry-making was not merely an artistic expression. It also spoke of the religious and social aspect of their civilization. It symbolized their beliefs, power, and influence then of the Egyptians, particularly the Pharaohs and the affluent citizens of the society. This explains the extravagant designs, symbolic figures, and use of materials.
The jewelries presented at the museum are very demonstrative of the Egyptian accessories that we know of: eccentric, bold, and rare. They are so distinct because they have a certain character on their own. They are statement pieces which stand out from a crowd. These attention-grabbing jewelries are so luxurious in nature that any jewellery-loving woman will be amazed at its detail and elegance.
I have seen a few commonalities among the Egyptian accessories. First is their use of gold-plated sheets of metal. Compared to the typical accessories that we know of today, the early Egyptians were more liberal in using the metal sheets. The bold pieces demand attention because of its flashy
designs.
Next, I also noticed that they are fond of using accent colors to enhance the aesthetic value of their jewelry. Mostly, the exhibited pieces used shades of blue but more on the lighter hues, orange, and a little bit of very light green. Met Museum also featured jewelries that took forms of different figures such as birds and flowers.
Today, we see many jewelries in the market that are very much inspired by the Egyptian civilization. World famous jewelers have taken on a greater appreciation for the Egyptian culture by incorporating them into their design which celebrities flaunt when they walk the red carpet. Here are a few photos which show how Egyptian jewelry design has influenced the contemporary jewelry industry.
Truly, the Egyptian influence in jewelry or accessories making has transcended through the centuries. Some alterations or modifications have been made to modernize the Egyptian look but what stays is the sophistication, eloquence, and splendor that rightfully represents its civilization.
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Photo sources of celebrities wearing Egyptian influenced accessories:
http://www.fashionbombdaily.com
http://www.examiner.com
http://www.cinesfashion.blogspot.com
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