http://www.utexas.edu/courses/classicalarch/images1/Akhenatensculpt.jpg (picture)
Early in Akhenarten's regin the art forms were in the traditional egyptian forms, as seen in the Temple of Amun at Karnak. The tenth pylon (later reused by Horemheb) shows Akenharten in the traditional style. As does the relief from Karnak, where the pharaoh is depicted 'smiting the enemy'.
This is a good thing to mention b/c the art style is considered very revolutionary BUT is wasn't initiated as soon as Akhenarten came into power, making it not as revolutionary as it seems.
Despite this, it seems that it was introduced almost immediately after through the Tomb of the Visier at Thebes and Ramose's Tomb. This seems to be the first emergence of the style.
The monuments at the East Karnakare obviously in the style. (above pic)
(info from txt book)
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