A brief analysis of the application of stylized modeling of ancient Egyptian murals in dynamic digital painting
I. Abstract:
Ancient Egyptian murals are an important part of ancient Egyptian art, its stylized modeling characteristics are impressive, this paper through the study of ancient Egyptian murals, discuss its stylized modeling in dynamic digital painting, and verify through actual cases, the research results show that the stylized shape of ancient Egyptian murals can be well applied to dynamic digital painting, can make the picture more vivid, concise, artistic appeal, at the same time, but also need to pay attention to some details in the application process, Such as color selection and matching, the use of lines, etc.
Second, the stylized modeling characteristics of ancient Egyptian murals
The stylized modeling characteristics of ancient Egyptian murals are mainly manifested in the following aspects:
1. Symbolic representation
Figures, animals, plants, etc. in ancient Egyptian murals are represented as a symbolic form rather than a real portrait, for example, the figures in ancient Egyptian murals are usually very slender and have simple and geometric facial features.
2. Multi-level expression
The images in ancient Egyptian murals usually have multiple levels, from the foreground to the background, different hierarchical relationships can be clearly distinguished, and at the same time, the images of people, animals and other images in ancient Egyptian murals will also be layered according to factors such as size and importance.
3. Geometric representation
The image in ancient Egyptian murals is usually composed and expressed on the basis of straight lines, arcs, triangles and other geometric figures, this geometric expression makes ancient Egyptian murals have a strong way of expression, and the application of stylized modeling of ancient Egyptian murals in dynamic digital painting.
4. The application of stylized modeling in ancient Egyptian murals
Ancient Egyptian art is famous for its unique style and characteristics, its stylized modeling method has been widely used in ancient times, with a long history and rich art forms, the stylized shape of ancient Egyptian murals mainly includes symbolic, flat and contoured three characteristics, these characteristics are closely related to its religious, political, cultural and other backgrounds.
For example, the characters of ancient Egypt were usually classified according to different occupations and social status, and different occupations and social status had different clothing, headgear, etc.
These details will be symbolically expressed, in addition, in ancient Egyptian murals, animal images are also symbolized, such as lions, birds, snakes, etc. have specific symbolic meanings, these symbolic expressions laid the foundation for the expression of ancient Egyptian murals.
The characteristics of flattening are mainly manifested in the representation of space, the space of ancient Egyptian murals is usually composed of a series of flat forms, for example, the structure of a room may be composed of two sides and a box above, and the space between these boxes is filled with images of various people, objects, etc., this flat expression has also become one of the important features of ancient Egyptian murals.
The characteristics of contouring are mainly manifested in the use of lines, and the lines in ancient Egyptian murals are usually composed of black lines and red lines, which are used to outline the outlines of characters and objects, laying the foundation for the modeling of ancient Egyptian murals.
5. Application of stylized modeling of ancient Egyptian murals in dynamic digital painting
With the continuous advancement of science and technology, digital painting technology has gradually replaced the traditional painting method and has become an important part of contemporary art, and the stylized modeling method in ancient Egyptian murals has also been applied to modern digital painting.
Providing new ideas and inspiration for the creation of digital art, another way to incorporate the stylized features of Egyptian art into digital animation is to use texture mapping, which is the process of adding surface detail to a 3D model by superimposing a 2D image or texture on its surface, a technique that can be used to create the illusion of hieroglyphs or other texture details on the surface of animated objects or characters.
An example of this technique can be seen in the video game Assassin's Creed Origins, set in ancient Egypt, where buildings and landscapes are filled with hieroglyphics, intricate motifs, and decorative elements characteristic of Egyptian art, and characters in the game also have stylized features such as elongated torso and limbs reminiscent of the proportions used in Egyptian art.
Author's point of view
In conclusion, the stylized and highly symbolic art of ancient Egypt offers a unique aesthetic that inspires and informs modern digital animation, and by using techniques such as simplified shapes, bold color and texture mapping, artists and animators can incorporate the visual language of Egyptian art into their work, creating a rich and dynamic visual experience for the viewer.
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