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Chapter 9: Dynasty XI, 2134–1991 B.C.
W. Stevenson Smith, William Kelly Simpson
Description: The Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt
The Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt
The varied nature of the art of the Middle Kingdom typifies a new age of experiment and invention that grew out of the turbulence of the First Intermediate Period. It returned in strength to the forms of the Old Kingdom, but never recaptured the unity of the Memphite style. It anticipated the sophistication of the New Kingdom and began to look abroad, but without...
Author
W. Stevenson Smith, William Kelly Simpson
PublisherYale University Press
Copyright© W. Stevenson Smith, 1958, 1965
Related print edition pages: pp.85-90
Stable URL: https://aaeportal.com/?id=-31556
Chapter subject tags:Egypt--History--Eleventh dynastyEgypt--History--Middle Kingdom, ca. 2180-ca. 1551 B.C.Temples--EgyptRelief (Sculpture), EgyptianEgypt--Kings and rulersArt, Ancient--EgyptArchitecture, Ancient--Egypt

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Chapter 9: Dynasty XI, 2134–1991 B.C.