New Kingdom

By DavidHdz5114
  • Period: 1570 BCE to 1070 BCE

    New kingdom

    Egypt's new Kingdom, (1550 -1070 BCE), impactful and important. During this time, artist made big, colorful paintings and detailed sculptures that showed pharaoh's, gods, and scenes from everyday life. The art was meant to show the power of the Pharaohs and their connection to the gods. Statues became more lifelike and showed more movement than before. One famous example is the tomb of king Tutankhamun, (1332-1323 BCE), which had amazing jewelry and decorations. www.pbs.org/egypt/empires
  • Statue of Tutankhamun in granodiorite. Karnak or Luxor, Egypt. 18th Dynasty, about 1336–1327 BCE.
    1336 BCE

    Statue of Tutankhamun in granodiorite. Karnak or Luxor, Egypt. 18th Dynasty, about 1336–1327 BCE.

    The statue of Tutankhamun in granodiorite shows features of ancient Egypt art like symmetry, smooth surfaces, and straight front facing poses. The statue was made to last symbolizing the pharaoh's eternal presence. This shows Tutankhamun wearing royal symbols like the nemesis headdress and false beard, representing his power. The common expression and formal pose reflect Egyptian ideas of order and perfection. British Museum
    5. Statue of Tutankhamun (Room 4)
  • King Tutankhamun Limestone Statue, c. 1332-1323 BCE, 20' ht, Center for the study of Ancient Cultures University of Chicago, Hyde Park
    1332 BCE

    King Tutankhamun Limestone Statue, c. 1332-1323 BCE, 20' ht, Center for the study of Ancient Cultures University of Chicago, Hyde Park

    The statue of Tutankhamun shows him as a strong and divine leader. Its balance and steady pose show the importance of order and stability in ancient Egypt. His calm face expressed his confidence and control. Something unique is that the majority of the statue is still intact.
  • Period: 1353 to 1336

    Akhenaten and the Amarna Period

    The Amarna art style started during pharaoh Akhenaten's reign and was very different from earlier art. It showed people more realistically, with softer bodies and more natural poses, unlike the usual stiff and perfect figures. This style focused on emotions in everyday life, making it more personal and lifelike After Akhenaten's time, art went back to the traditional idealized style that emphasized strength and divine power.
  • Colossal sandstone statue of Amenhotep IV, Dimensions: height: 239 cm, width: 86 cm, depth: 52 cm. Sandstone, from the Temple of Aten, Karnak. Egyptian Museum, Cairo.
    1358

    Colossal sandstone statue of Amenhotep IV, Dimensions: height: 239 cm, width: 86 cm, depth: 52 cm. Sandstone, from the Temple of Aten, Karnak. Egyptian Museum, Cairo.

    This colossal sandstone statue depicts Akhenaten as youthful yet powerful. Its smooth surface highlights fine details like the royal crown and the ceremonial beard showing his status as pharaoh. WorldHistory.org/TheArtoftheAmarna period