THE ART OF THE MUNDANEThe portrayal of life in the art of New

Kingdom Egypt and Hellenistic Greece

OSTRAKA (SKETCHES)

FROM EGYPT

Dynamic Art

FROM EGYPT

Despite a traditionally rigid style, the art of New Kingdom Egypt displays volumes of personality and

energy with a distinct illustrative heart.

The Art of Hellenistic Greece is similar in dynamism. These artists were concerned with motion and

grotesque reality over the idealism of the Classical Age.

These bronzes are

full of energy and

the suggestion of a greater context that speaks to us

of life in Ancient Greece.

Though separated by cultural and stylistic conventions, both

New Kingdom Egypt and Hellenistic

Greece produced artwork with great

energy and tension, displaying not only a concern with motion and storytelling, but with portraying life

as they saw it.