Treasures of Ancient Egypt

2014 1 Seasons ⭐ 7.5

Documentary

Alastair Sooke tells the story of Ancient Egyptian art through 30 extraordinary masterpieces.

Seasons

1. The Birth of Art

2014-01-09

In a visual treat taking in Egypt's greatest historical sites, Alastair Sooke tells the story of Ancient Egyptian art through 30 extraordinary masterpieces. Tracing the origins of…

2. The Golden Age

2014-01-16 • ⭐ 5.0

On a journey through Ancient Egyptian art, Alastair Sooke picks treasures from its most opulent and glittering moment. Starting with troubling psychological portraits of tyrant ki…

3. A New Dawn

2014-01-23 • ⭐ 5.0

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. F…