Fowling scene from the tomb of Nebamun (Thebes, Egypt), c Fowling scene from the tomb of Nebamun (Thebes, Egypt), c.1400-1350 BCE, fresco on dry plaster The Temple of Nebamun has some of the best preserved mural paintings of the NewKingdom

hunting with a boomerang in the afterlife wife and daughter represented with a greater sense of naturalism. Hieratic Scale dry fresco technique says” he’s enjoying recreation in his after life”

Fresco Technique Painting Techniques where artists paint on wet plaster. Wall surface absorbs the pigment as plaster dries. Permanent painting Technique. Variations: Wet or Dry Plaster.

Hunting Scenes: often represent successful hunts “triumph over death and disorder” Scenes of the Luxurious Life

Musicians and dancers from the tomb of Nebamun (Thebes), c Musicians and dancers from the tomb of Nebamun (Thebes), c. 1400-1350 BCE rare attempt at a frontal pose and foreshortening/ references to sensual pleasures in the afterlife (perfumed cones, wine, nude dancers)

Garden of Nebamun (Thebes), c. 1400-1350 BCE

The Amarna Age (new kingdom)

Akhenaton, from the temple of Amen-Re (Karnak), c Akhenaton, from the temple of Amen-Re (Karnak), c. 1353-1335 BCE, sandstone

Aton (aten): Universal and Only God

Akhenaton and Nefertiti/ cult of Aton and the move of the capital of Egypt from Thebes to Tell el-Amarna / curvilinear lines and increased naturalistic rendering/ image of androgynous “spiritual beauty,” the Amarna style/

Bust of Nefertiti, from Tell el-Amarna, c Bust of Nefertiti, from Tell el-Amarna, c. 1353-1335 BCE, painted limestone

Stele from a house shrine depicting Akhenaten and Nefertiti with three of their daughters beneath the sun of Aten (Tell el-Amarna), c. 1345 BCE, limestone

Smenkhkare and Meritaten, from Tell el-Amarna (Egypt), c Smenkhkare and Meritaten, from Tell el-Amarna (Egypt), c. 1335 BCE, painted limestone relief

Left: Head of colossal statue of Akhenaton (Karnak), c Left: Head of colossal statue of Akhenaton (Karnak), c. 1350 BCE, sandstone Center: Tiye (Gurob) c. 1353-1335 BCE, wood Right: Female torso, c. 1345 BCE, quartzite

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Post-Amarna Period Death mask of Tutankhamen, from the innermost coffin in his tomb (Thebes), c. 1323 BCE, gold with inlay of semiprecious stones Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter/ body encased within three coffins/ soft, serene expression of the Amarna style persisting

Innermost coffin of Tutankhamen (Thebes), c Innermost coffin of Tutankhamen (Thebes), c. 1323 BCE, gold with inlay of enamel and semiprecious stones

Tutankhamun’s Golden Throne, c Tutankhamun’s Golden Throne, c. 1335 BCE, wood, gold, silver, glass, faience and semiprecious stones

Last Judgment of Hu-Nefer (Thebes), c Last Judgment of Hu-Nefer (Thebes), c. 1290-1280 BCE, painted papyrus scroll

Book of the Dead/ Hall of Judgment and the weighing of the heart against the feather of Maat/ Anubis, Ammit, and Thoth

Osiris, Isis, and Nephthys/ the ankh and the sons of Horus/ continuous narration

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Opening of the Mouth, from the Book of the Dead of Hu Nefer (Thebes), c. 1290-1280 BCE, painted papyrus scroll

Anubis leaning over Sennutem’s Mummy, from the tomb of Sennutem (Deir el-Medina)

The Mummy of the Sun God from the Tomb of Nefertari, (Thebes), c The Mummy of the Sun God from the Tomb of Nefertari, (Thebes), c. 1250 BCE

Atum and Osiris, wall pianting from the tomb of Nefertari, Valley of the Queens, c. 1279-1212 BCE

Scene of sowing and plowing in the fields, from the tomb of Sennedjem (Thebes), 13th century BCE

Mentuemhet (Karnak), c. 650 BCE, granite

New Milennium Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights.

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Temple of Horus Edfu, Egypt ca. 237-47 B.C.E. Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights. Temple of Horus Edfu, Egypt ca. 237-47 B.C.E.

Cat from Thebes, Egypt 304-31 B.C.E. bronze 11 in. high Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights. Cat from Thebes, Egypt 304-31 B.C.E. bronze 11 in. high

Roman-Egyptian Art Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights.

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Temple of Dendur from Nubia ca. 15 B.C.E. sandstone 82 ft. long Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights. Temple of Dendur from Nubia ca. 15 B.C.E. sandstone 82 ft. long

Temple of Dendur from Nubia ca. 15 B.C.E. sandstone 82 ft. long Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights. Temple of Dendur from Nubia ca. 15 B.C.E. sandstone 82 ft. long

Temple of Dendur from Nubia ca. 15 B.C.E. sandstone 82 ft. long Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights. Temple of Dendur from Nubia ca. 15 B.C.E. sandstone 82 ft. long

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Portrait of a boy from Faiyum, Egypt 2nd century A.D. Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights. Portrait of a boy from Faiyum, Egypt 2nd century A.D. encaustic on wood 15 in. high

Faiyum portraits 2nd century A.D. encaustic on wood Slide concept by William V. Ganis, PhD FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY For publication, reproduction or transmission of images, please contact individual artists, estates, photographers and exhibiting institutions for permissions and rights. Faiyum portraits 2nd century A.D. encaustic on wood