Egyptomania

Egyptomania is called a well-known since ancient expression of enthusiasm for all things Egyptian, hence Egypt -mode or Ägyptophilie.

Fundamental to the modern Egypt enthusiasm the Egyptian expedition of Napoleon Bonaparte was in the years 1798-1801. It was followed by the whole of Europe sensing Egypt fashion in clothing to architecture and interior design.

Had a similar effect in Europe the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun by Howard Carter in 1922 and 1924 following issuance of the bust of Nefertiti. She had been uncovered during excavations of the German Oriental Society (DOG) on 1912.

Hans Makart, The Niljagd of Cleopatra

Grauman's Egyptian Theatre, opened in 1922 in Hollywood, California. Carter discovered the grave of Tutankhamen on 4 November - two weeks after the opening of the theater.

Exterior view of Grauman's an Egyptian Theatre, 1922.

Egyptian Theater in Ogden, Utah, built in 1923, restored in 1997.