Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Early Western World
6. Mediterranean (Early Western World)
7. Egyptian (ancient)
8. Egyptian periods
9. Middle Kingdom (Egyptian)

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the period from about 1938 to 1756 BCE. The period is characterized by a revival of Old Kingdom artistic styles and a high quality of artistic production seen particularly in the construction of pyramid and mortuary temples, the introduction of portraiture in royal sculpture, and a high level of technical skill achieved in the minor arts.