<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">Twelfth Dynasty</topic></authority><related type="broader"><topic>Middle Kingdom</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>12th Dynasty</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>Dynasty, Twelfth</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>XIIth Dynasty</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ 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. ]]></note></mads>