The cultural, artistic, or intellectual movement and fascination with ancient Egyptian civilization, style, and aesthetics.
From Egyptian (relating to Egypt) plus -ism (a doctrine or practice). The suffix -ism was added to express this as a cultural movement, similar to how Romanticism or Impressionism denote artistic movements.
Egyptianism exploded during the Victorian era when Napoleon's Egyptian campaign opened Europe's eyes to pharaonic treasures—suddenly, owning Egyptian-themed furniture and artwork became the ultimate sign of sophistication, influencing everything from interior design to jewelry.
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