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 | | Egyptian Art (Fitzwilliam Museum Handbooks) by Eleni Vassilika, Janine Bourriau (Contributor), Bridget Taylor (Photographer), Andrew Morris (Photographer) ISBN-10: 9780521475198 ISBN-10: 0-521-47519-8 ISBN-13: 9780521475198 ISBN-13: 978-0-521-47519-8 Hardcover 1995-06-30 Cambridge University Press Find Lowest Price |
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Product Description This lavishly illustrated book brings together a selection of ancient Egyptian works of art of outstanding quality and interest, ranging from large sculptures to small decorative objects. The introduction and full descriptions explain their significance, style, material, and mode of manufacture within the framework of the life and religious beliefs of the royal and private owners for whom they were made. Readers will find much of interest among the numerous objects, all of which are shown in color and many published here for the first time. | ||
Book Description This lavishly illustrated volume brings together a selection of ancient Egyptian works of art of outstanding quality and interest. Their significance, style, material, and mode of manufacture are explained within the framework of the lives and beliefs of those for whom they were made. | ||
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elegant presentation Printed on quality paper, beautifully illustrated, this book provides a one-page description of a large variety of objects (from the Early Dynastic Period to the Roman Period) including sculptures, vessels, statuettes, reliefs and other objects. Each description is accompanied by a photograph and recommended books for further reading. Are also included in the book a bibliography and a glossary of Egyptian deities with entries from Amun to Wadjit. This book is a visit to the Fitzwilliam Museum's Egyptian collection. Useful and recommended for lovers of art. | ||
A good look at mostly smaller votive and everyday objects. This volume covers a wide variety of smaller art objects that might be found in everyday use or funerary preparations. The photos are excellent and the written descriptions are very informative. There are very few temple and tomb wall carvings to be found in this book. Small statuary,pottery, and some jewelry objects dominate the content. | ||