Abstract
The second paper explores what Egyptian art can teach us about Egyptian thought. The concept of Kunstwollen, introduced into general art history by Aloïs Riegl at the beginning of the last century, will be used to explore how Egyptian art functions from an emic perspective, that is, from the point of view of the ancient Egyptians themselves. We will examine the relationship of Egyptian art to its functional context (both material and immaterial), as well as to form, matter (and materials) and movement (or time), combining textual and linguistic sources with analysis of the works themselves. Examining the aesthetic choices that characterize Egyptian art will shed light on the ancient Egyptians' relationship with the world and their way of thinking about it.
