Treasures of Ancient Egypt The Birth of Art (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Documentary

Treasures of Ancient Egypt

The Birth of Art (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV Episode | Documentary

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 Egypt's unique visual style, he treks across the Sahara and...See moreIn 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 Egypt's unique visual style, he treks across the Sahara and travels the Nile to find the rarely-seen art of its earliest peoples. Exploring how this civilization's's art reflected its religion, he looks anew at the Great Pyramid, and the statuary and painting of the Old Kingdom. Sooke is amazed by the technical prowess of ancient artists whose skills confound contemporary craftsmen. Written by Enzedder See less

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4 cast members

Name	Known for
Alastair Sooke Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer	An Art Lovers' Guide (2017)
Zahi Hawass Self Self See fewer	Legend of the Lost Tomb (1997)
John O'Carroll Self Self See fewer	Treasures of Ancient Rome (2012)
Leo Stevenson Self Self See fewer	Leonardo (2003)