Understanding Ancient Artists through 'Handwriting' Analysis
Season 20
Episode 3
About the Episode
Egyptologist and paleography expert Elizabeth Bettles analyzes hieroglyphs painted on the walls of tombs in the Theban necropolis. By identifying different "handwriting" techniques — distinct shapes, styles, spellings — she learns more about the artists themselves.
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