Old Kingdom (Egypt) (sep 3, 2686 BC – sep 3, 2181 BC)
Description:
Age of the Pyramid Builders. Flowering of Egyptian art. Sculptors created portraits of individuals and thelifesize statues in wood, copper, and stone. They perfected the art of carving intricate relief decoration and, through keen observation of the natural world, produced detailed images of animals, plants, and even landscapes, painted and carved on the walls of temples and tombs.Added to timeline:
Date:
sep 3, 2686 BC
sep 3, 2181 BC
~ 505 years