Interior With Ancient Egypt Symbols

Ancient Egypt is the most mysterious civilization that gave us so many enigmas and symbols. Ethnic interiors in the Egyptian style became increasingly popular because of its elegance, richness and pretentiousness.

But for people who have never studied the art and symbols of ancient Egypt here you will find a lot of pitfalls. Firstly, are all the symbols positive and safe? It is often possible to meet Egyptian papyri with images of a scene “Nether Court, the dead Osiris, and many other negative scenes, which are touted by sellers. But nobody wants to order a hanging over his bed the scene “Nether Court, whereas the lack of knowledge will bring to mistakes. Thus, look at the main “positive” character of the Egyptian sacral (i.e. secret) art.

First, Ankh – this symbol of the Egyptians revered as one of the most powerful amulets. Its main value is “life”. Since ancient times in Egypt Ankh is a symbol of eternal life in the earth and the world beyond. In addition, it represents the properties of air and water that give life. So, on a physical level that is considered a symbol ankh brings longevity, eternal health and thus a long, happy life.

Second, the scarab beetle (kheper) was a symbol of self-creation, as Egyptians believed that the beetle occurs spontaneously from dung ball (which actually serves as a protection of eggs and larvae emerging from them). Black as anthracite dung beetle was worshiped under the name Khepri, i.e. “Arising out of the ground,” he has been long identified with the god-creator Atum, and was considered as the image of the Sun God. As the beetle moves the ball of dung in front him, Khepri as well rolls solar disk across the sky. Giving light and warmth the solar Beetle made of soapstone or pottery became one of the most popular amulets, it was given to a dead body as a symbol of the newly emerging life.

Third is Uadzhet. The eye of Horus was a very popular amulet in Egypt, as embodied a symbol of always returning to its universal harmony. Since ancient times in Egypt, the sun and moon are considered the eyes of Horus in the form of a falcon, although ultimately the two eyes were differentiated: the left eye – “eye of Horus” is often considered a symbol of the moon, and the right one – “Eye of Ra”- the symbol of the sun.

Despite some uncertainty about the origin and meaning of the sacred symbol of the eye, its use in Egyptian iconography is widespread and its functions are clear enough. First and foremost, it’s protection, and it is clear from its countless play in amulets and jewelry.

Then comes a winged sun. Winged sun means shielding the royal symbol, which can be recognized by the two snakes of Uros, which twists around the solar disk; on some figures of the New Kingdom are also the crown of Upper and Lower Egypt. Subsequently, this symbol has become the universal symbol of protection.

If you decide to do the interior in the Egyptian style, the most important thing to remember is that the Egyptians believed in life. In their understanding was the no concept of “death”, but the concept of new birth. So look at the main symbols of Egyptian art and create their own little oasis.

Even without the use of symbolism, there are so many interesting, fascinating things in Egyptian art…