![]() It is no coincidence that artistic uses of ancient Egyptian imagery flourished at the same time these powers attempted to physically control Egypt, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. ![]() The great European powers of the 18th and 19th centuries therefore saw themselves as heirs to Egypt’s legacy. Egypt was held as the origin of wisdom and law, and the precursor of the classical civilisations. In Europe, for centuries ancient Egypt was seen as part of a Western story, not an African one. It is a visual reflection of how Egypt’s ancient heritage has been contested and reinterpreted for different purposes over time, and frequently reflects underlying political motivations. IMAGE: © the artist, courtesy Ben Brown Fine Arts.Īrtistic engagements with Egypt are as old as ancient Egypt itself, but the continued fascination is more than just an aesthetic. Neon light on coated stainless steel, 2018.
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