EGYPT<br/> <em>Head covering of Padihorpasheraset</em> 1st century CE-2nd century CE <!-- (front view) --><br /> cartonnage, gilt, glass paste, pigment<br /> 53.7 x 35.9 x 30.1 cm<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Felton Bequest, 1995<br /> D144-1994<br /> <!--55782-->

Ancient Egypt for Kids

NGV International

Ground Level, Children’s Gallery

14 Jun – 6 Oct 24

Children begin a journey of learning, play and discovery in this exhibition as they find out about the lives and times of the pharaohs, the building of the pyramids and the beautiful art objects made for eternity. Presented in the NGV Children’s Gallery, the exhibition features a selection of works from the NGV Antiquities Collection, hands-on activities, a multimedia quiz and cinematic screenings.

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EGYPT, el-Amarna<br/> <em>Head of Queen Nefertiti, from sculpture flanking Boundary Stela Q</em> 1353 BCE-1337 BCE <!-- (full view) --><br /> limestone<br /> 34.3 x 21.0 x 20.5 cm (approx.)<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Presented by N. de Garis Davies, 1907<br /> 616-D2<br /> <!--840--> EGYPT<br/> <em>Ptah-Sokar-Osiris figure of Hor, son of Djedhor</em> Ptolemaic Period 332 BCE-30 BCE <!-- (front view) --><br /> wood, pigment, gesso, gold, silver<br /> (a-c) 89.4 x 17.9 x 50.3 cm (overall)<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Felton Bequest, 1939<br /> D96.a-c-1982<br /> <!--1330--> EGYPT<br/> <em>Head covering of Padihorpasheraset</em> 1st century CE-2nd century CE <!-- (front view) --><br /> cartonnage, gilt, glass paste, pigment<br /> 53.7 x 35.9 x 30.1 cm<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Felton Bequest, 1995<br /> D144-1994<br /> <!--55782--> EGYPT, Mageb<br/> <em>Votive stela of Amenemope</em> 1479 BCE-1425 BCE <!-- (front view) --><br /> limestone, pigment<br /> 36.5 x 24.5 x 8.0 cm<br /> National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne<br /> Felton Bequest, 1939<br /> D83-1982<br /> <!--1312-->

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Installation view of <em>Ancient Egypt for Kid</em>s on display from 14 June – 6 October 2024 at NGV International, Melbourne. Photo: Tom Ross<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Installation view of Ancient Egypt<br/> for Kids on display from 14 June – 6 October 2024 at NGV International, Melbourne.<br/> Photo: Tom Ross<br/> Tom Ross 2024 Installation view of Ancient Egypt<br/> for Kids on display from 14 June – 6 October 2024 at NGV International, Melbourne.<br/> Photo: Tom Ross<br/> Tom Ross 2024 Installation view of Ancient Egypt<br/> for Kids on display from 14 June – 6 October 2024 at NGV International, Melbourne.<br/> Photo: Tom Ross<br/> Tom Ross 2024

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Who Were the Ancient Egyptians?

Who were the ancient Egyptians? What do we know about their art, culture, beliefs and daily life?

With this book, take a journey down the Nile River to discover the pyramids, pharaohs and people of ancient Egypt, as well as the art they made to last forever. Along the way, find out about the ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses, the importance of reading and writing, and why mastering mathematics mattered. Learn how to write your name in hieroglyphs, solve ancient maths problems and bake bread using an ancient Egyptian recipe!

Suitable for children aged 5+

Publisher
National Gallery of Victoria
Pages: 96 pp
Format/dimensions: 215 x 290 mm (portrait) with 8 pp gatefold softcover
RRP: $19.95*
ISBN: 9781922398116
Category: Children’s books
Publication date: June 2024

*Members discount available for purchases at the NGV Design Store and online.

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15 Oct 24

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