Explore the rich artistic heritage of Ancient Egypt in this 36-minute video lecture. Delve into iconic works such as the Palette of King Narmer, the Step Pyramid of Djoser, and the Great Pyramids. Examine the evolution of Egyptian sculpture, from the Old Kingdom's idealized proportions to the unique style of Akhenaten's era. Discover the significance of funerary art, including Tutankhamen's sarcophagus and tomb antechamber. Learn about important artistic techniques like mummification and encaustic painting. Gain insights into the cultural and religious context that shaped these masterpieces, from the Nile's influence to the representation of pharaohs and their families.
Overview
Syllabus
THE NILE
PALETTE OF KING NARMER
IDEAL PROPORTIONS
OLD KINGDOM
STEP PYRAMID (MASTABA) FUNERARY COMPLEX OF DJOSER
THE GREAT PYRAMIDS
SCULPTURE OF KHAFRE
MENKAURE AND HIS WIFE
PEPE II AND HIS MOTHER/MADONNA
SEATED SCRIBE
FUNERARY TEMPLE OF HATSHEPSUT
SCULPTURE OF AKHENATEN
KHAFRE VERSUS AKHENATEN
AKHENATEN AND HIS FAMILY
QUEEN NEFERTITI
TUTANKHAMEN SARCOPHAGUS (TWO)
TUTANKHAMEN TOMB ANTECHAMBER
MUMMIFICATION
ENCAUSTIC
Taught by
Dave's Art History Classes
