In 1892, the German archaeologist von Kaufmann discovered the so-called "Tomb of Aline", which held three mummy portraits; among the most famous today. Other important sources of such finds are at Antinopolis and Akhmim. Ancient Egyptian art must be viewed from the standpoint of the ancient reliefs in New Kingdom tombs, and the serene beauty of Old Kingdom statuary, it is These images, whether statues or relief, were designed to benefit a divine or deceased recipient. Because that's the way the statues were found, in their tombs. The fragments from the wall painting in the tomb-chapel of Nebamun are keenly observed vignettes of Nebamun and his family enjoying both work and play. This half of the wall is lost, apart from two old photographs of small fragments of 1350 B.C.E., 18th Dynasty, paint on plaster, 106.7 x 45.8 cm, Thebes, Egypt Dancing played a major role in the culture of the ancient Egyptians. Mummification was an important part of the concept of an afterlife. This painting, found in one of the pharaoh's tombs, shows the Egyptian king's raid Ancient Egyptian art refers to paintings, sculptures, architecture, and other arts produced in ancient Egypt between the 31st century BC and the 4th century AD. It is very conservative; Egyptian styles changed remarkably little over time. Much of the surviving art comes from tombs and monuments, which have Mummy portraits have been found across Egypt, but are most common
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