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Treasures of Ancient Egypt — Season 1
- Jan 9, 2014First aired
- 3 episodesin this season
- 59mavg. runtime
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59mThe Birth of ArtAcross Egypt’s most iconic historical sites, Alastair Sooke unveils the story of Ancient Egyptian art through thirty exceptional masterpieces. Following the genesis of Egypt's distinctive visual language, he journeys across the Sahara and navigates the Nile to discover the seldom-seen artistry of its earliest inhabitants. Examining how this civilization’s artistic output mirrored its religious beliefs, he offers a fresh perspective on the Great Pyramid, alongside the statuary and painting of theJan 9, 2014Jan 9, 201459m02
59mThe Golden AgeTraveling through the world of Ancient Egyptian art, Alastair Sooke selects masterpieces from its most lavish and dazzling period. Beginning with unsettling psychological depictions of the ruling king Senwosret III and concluding with the iconic golden mask of the boy-king Tutankhamun, Sooke also examines breathtaking architecture, elaborate tombs, and a lost city—the location of the most significant artistic revolution in Egyptian history. It was here that a new, flowing style emerged under theJan 16, 20145.0Jan 16, 201459m5.003
59mA New DawnAlastair Sooke brings the sweeping history of Egyptian art to a close, examining how the empire’s waning political strength coincided with an unexpected flourishing in its artistic output. From the monumental statues of Rameses II, declarations of royal authority, to the delicate artistry of Queen Cleopatra's reign, Sooke reveals that successive invasions—by Nubians, Alexander the Great, and the Romans—fostered a surprising hybrid style. He also uncovers a remarkable vein of satirical work, creaJan 23, 20145.0Jan 23, 201459m5.0
