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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

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