The Egyptians Ancient Egypt Egypt and the Nile The Old Kingdom Building the Pyramids The Middle Kingdom Pharaohs The New Kingdom Religion Preparing for the Next World Towns and Cities Sculpture and Painting Craftsmen Writing Children and Education Farmers Trade and Ships Family Life Food and Drink Games and Hunting	Sculpture The Egyptians liked working in stone best. Although their tools were crude, they made colossal sculptures with amazing ease.   Previous: Back Book: The Egyptians Section: Ancient Egypt Chapter: Sculpture and Painting