Seated Scribe
Saqqara, Egypt
Fourth Dynasty
Saqqara, Egypt
Fourth Dynasty
This limestone statue found at Saqqara portraying a Fourth Dynasty scribe is a striking example of painted sculpture. Not only does the paint make the stone images seem a bit more lifelike, but the scribe’s head exhibits a remarkable sensitivity that almost suggests consciousness. It seems as if the artist was trying to convey the personality of an intelligent and sympathetic individual, a skill not often achieved at this early date. Because the scribe was a much lower figure in the Egyptian hierarchy than the pharaoh, whose divinity made him superhuman, realism of the portrait was increased. The scribe’s sagging chest muscles and pot belly are great examples of this realism. It requires a great deal of talent to create such a beautifully lifelike piece of art.
Just as the Egyptian artist was a gifted sculptor and painter, a good graphic designer should also be artistically skilled. Achieving mastery of a wide range of media will allow the designer to be able to produce exactly what their client is looking for, whether it be exaggerated illustrations or lifelike renderings. This poster for an outdoor concert series and other cultural events is an amazing example of imagination and artistic ability because it incites an emotion or feeling. One gets a very earthy, natural vibe from this poster with its perfect synthesis of music and nature (the tree trunk record player, leaf green lettering, etc.)
Just as the Egyptian artist was a gifted sculptor and painter, a good graphic designer should also be artistically skilled. Achieving mastery of a wide range of media will allow the designer to be able to produce exactly what their client is looking for, whether it be exaggerated illustrations or lifelike renderings. This poster for an outdoor concert series and other cultural events is an amazing example of imagination and artistic ability because it incites an emotion or feeling. One gets a very earthy, natural vibe from this poster with its perfect synthesis of music and nature (the tree trunk record player, leaf green lettering, etc.)