Egyptian Art in the Old Kingdom vs New Kingdom
Tombs of Ancient Egypt
Colossal Statue of King Menkaru
New Kingdom
Old Kingdom
- Focus on Idolization and Dignity
- Worship of Pharaohs
- Saw Pharaohs as gods, most art as created during their lives
- Time of the Pyramids
http://video.nationalgeographic.com/video/tombs-of-ancient-egypt
- Began to focus on more than the Pharaohs themselves
- Focused on the temples they lived in
- Art became more of post-death worship
- Less art was developed during Pharaohs lifetimes
- This art form was represented in architecture rather than pieces of art
- Cities were built around these temples
The Hypostyle Hall
Princess Nefertiabet and Her Food
Statue of Khafre