Ancient Egyptian Art – Culture, Belief, Setting, and Materials

In this episode, Mr. Bruns, heads to the sands of Ancient Egypt to explore five key monuments and objects. In this podcast he will discuss how Egypt’s cultural practices, religious beliefs, and natural environment shaped the art, and how the materials and methods available influenced what the Egyptians created—and why it endures today.Works discussed in this episode:Palette of King NarmerSeated ScribeGreat Pyramids at Gizastatue of King Menkaura and QueenTemple of Amun-Re at Karnak