| Egyptian Art Contributor(s): Vassilika, Eleni (Author), Taylor, Bridget (Photographer), Taylor, Andrew (Photographer) |
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ISBN: 052147518X ISBN-13: 9780521475181 Publisher: Cambridge University Press OUR PRICE: $36.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 1995 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Art | History - Ancient & Classical |
| Dewey: 709.320 |
| LCCN: 94036382 |
| Series: Fitzwilliam Museum Handbooks |
| Physical Information: 0.39" H x 6.73" W x 9.4" (0.80 lbs) 148 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - Ancient (To 499 A.D.) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |
