Treasures of Ancient Egypt - Season 1 - Eps 3: A New Dawn
Alastair Sooke concludes the epic story of Egyptian art by looking at how, despite political decline, the final era of the Egyptian Empire saw its art enjoy revival and rebirth. From the colossal statues of Rameses II that proclaimed the pharaoh's power to the final flourishes under Queen Cleopatra, Sooke discovers that the subsequent invasions by foreign rulers from the Nubians to Alexander the Great and the Romans produced a new hybrid art full of surprise. He also unearths a seam of astonishing satirical work, produced by ordinary men, that continues to inspire Egypt's graffiti artists today.
About Treasures of Ancient Egypt
Title: Treasures of Ancient Egypt
First Air Date: 2014-01-09
Last Air Date: 2014-01-23
Status: Ended
Rating: 7.5/10 (from 4 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 3
Network: BBC Four
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: BBC Arts
Synopsis
Alastair Sooke tells the story of Ancient Egyptian art through 30 extraordinary masterpieces.
Cast
Alastair Sooke
Self - Presenter
