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The Egypt of Amenhotep III was sophisticated and cosmopolitan.
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The Egypt of Amenhotep III was sophisticated and cosmopolitan. The economy prospered, as farms, workshops, gold mines and quarries were efficient and dependable providers of the nation's wealth. The influence of religion was felt in all spheres of life, and the colossal statues of the pharaoh at temple gates showed the greatness and prowess of the king to his people. Foreign trade provided luxury goods for the privileged, and the administration of Egypt boasted individuals of high ability and intellect.1 Arts and architecture flourished under Amenhotep III betraying no self-consciousness, doubt, or hesitation. Instead, it was vigorous, confident, and experimentational. A search for new forms of expression within the traditional artistic limits represented the new peak of development that had taken place over the preceding two centuries. A profound break in all aspects of artistic creativity, however, was about to emerge during a time when Egypt was plunged into one...
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