Playfulness of Greek art Vs Egyptians

The piece of Greek art that I analyzed was called “Terracotta Vase in the form of a Phallus” which was created in the 550-500 B.C this is a terracotta vase with the form of a “Phallus” or penis which represent the male potency or dominance. Images or representation of an erect penis, typically symbolize fertility or potency. “Phallus vases” were a rare and distinctive feature of Archaic Greek pottery. Greeks use this vase to store perfumed oils, presumably of an erotic or medical nature. Archaic Greek potters were sculptural vases where the design of this were made in a wide variety of shapes including human heads, legs and animals. This piece of art was made out of terracotta. This piece reflects the playfulness of Greek art.

http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/256912?rpp=30&pg=1&ft=greek&pos=28&imgno=0&tabname=label

Meanwhile, the other piece of art that I analyzed and I felt completely interesting is the “Head of Osiris wearing an Atef Crown” which date from the 595-332 B.C this piece of art was created in Egypt. Osiris was called the “God of the after-life, death and resurrection”. Osiris was identifiable by a tall white crown with plumes at the sides and the royal uraeus he wears as king of the afterlife. This head was made out of “Greywacke” an earthy rock generally characterized by its hardness and dark color. “The Atef Crown” was worn by Osiris, the God of death. It was a tall, conical, white crown with Ostrich feathers on each side. The Atef was occasionally depicted topped with a gold disk and represented Upper Egypt. The Plumed headdress represent the plumes of the sacred “Bennu Bird”(Phoenix Bird) this symbol represent one of the most potent symbols of ancient Egypt symbolizing resurrection and the rising sun. Also associated with the rising of the Nile.

http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/547700?rpp=30&pg=1&ft=osiris&pos=23