“Ancient Egypt Transformed: The Middle Kingdom”

The history of Ancient Egypt spanned 3,000 years—a period that saw several cycles of collapse and renewal, including the transition from the Old to Middle Kingdoms, which saw pharaonic authority re-established after 125 years of civil war and chaos. The onset of the Middle Kingdom also marked the beginning of a cultural renaissance, examined here in a presentation of 230 objects drawn from 37 museums and collections in North America and Europe, as well as The Met's own considerable holdings. The biggest exhibit of ancient Egyptian art in years, “Ancient Egypt Transformed” could be rightfully described as a blockbuster show.