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 Eternal Egypt: Masterworks of Ancient Art From The British Museum
April 25 – August 12, 2003
See magnificent treasures from 3,000 years of ancient Egypt.
In Eternal Egypt: Masterworks of Ancient Art From The British Museum, you’ll see 144 stunning artworks drawn from the world’s most important collection of Egyptian art outside Cairo.
Walk among colossal stone sculptures, golden mummy masks, and delicate papyrus scrolls as you travel the full length of this remarkable civilization and trace its cultural and artistic achievements.
Ancient Egypt was not only one of the world’s earliest and longest-lasting civilizations, it was also among the most creative in human history. From the first pharaohs in 3100 B.C.  through the Roman occupation that began more than 3,000 years later, this epic exhibition lets you explore the delicate balance of tradition and innovation that is a hallmark of Egyptian culture and art. Along the way, you’ll learn about the Egyptian artist’s creative process, the role of art in magic, and the close connection between writing and art.
Exhibition highlights include: the colossal quartzite head of Amenhotep III that gazes down from a great height, the gilded mummy mask of Satdjehuty, and the most famous of all Egyptian illustrated texts—the Book of the Dead of a scribe named Ani.
Come discover the secrets of one of the world’s most enduring civilizations.
Take a walk through the highlights of the exhibition.
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