Khafre (ruled c.2520-2494 BCE, Dynasty 4) from Giza.
Head of Senusret III (ruled c. 1836-1818 BCE, Dynasty 12).
Akhenaten and his Family, from Akhetaten. c. 1353-1336 BCE.
Queen Tiy, from Kom Medinet el Ghurab c. 1352 BCE.
I am fascinated that while ancient Egyptian civilization lasted for nearly 3000 years, their artistic aesthetic stayed consistent. Note to self--When I go to see these works, try to understand how they are stylizing and abstracting their portrayal of reality.
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