He actually got a real chance when Bonaparte assigned General Dezi e to invade Upper Egypt where the latter allowed Denon to accompany him in his campaign. Yet, this treatment improved when they noticed Denon s courage, simplicity and cheerful nature. Since then, his relationship with officers and soldiers turned to be one of purity and cordiality which helped him later to carry out his mission more easily. Pharaonic Art, Absolute Epitome of Arts Denon paid no attention to the Greek monuments in Egypt, while he was infatuated by the Pharaonic architectural style at first sight. Thus, their architecture design reached the top of accuracy and simplicity.
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Pharaonic art has been marked by pure genuinty. Thus, if an observer gets very close, he would view this design as fraught with unnecessary ornaments while on the contrary he would see the true image free from complications if he gets at a distance. As Dezi e s brigade headed for the south to chase the Mamelukes, Denon accompanied them, passing by Menflout, Assiut and Sohag where he drew the two famous Copts monasteries The Red and The White . Thereupon, they reached Gerga where they spent three weeks waiting for ships to reinforce them with supplies, ammunition and war materials. After being engaged in some battles, the Expedition reached Dandara where Hathour Temple inspired Denon to record his enthusiastic infatuation of the great Egyptian art.