Egyptian Painting - Softcover

James, T. G. H.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0674241533 ISBN 13: 9780674241534

Publisher: Harvard University Press, 1986

Synopsis

From tbe earliest times the Egyptians used bold, bright colours to decorate their buildings, sculptures, papyri, coffins and funerary chests. The large tomb-paintings in the British Museum are the most brilliant examples of their artistry but their love of colour shows also in the small vignettes of painted papyri.

This book surveys the whole range of Egypian painting, illustrated chiefly by the wealth of material in the British Museum. T.G.H. Jamesexamines the material used by the ancient painters and explains the conventions and methods which governed some great artists, whose work should be valued in its own right as well as for its incomparable record record of Egyptian life 3000 years ago.

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From the Back Cover

This book surveys the whole range of Egyptian painting, illustrated chiefly by the wealth of material in the British Museum. T.G.H. James examines the material used by the ancient painters and explains the conventions and methods which governed their work.

About the Author

T.G.H. James is Keeper of Egyptian Antiquities in the British Museum.

Edition details

• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Publication date: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0674241533
• ISBN 13: 9780674241534
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 72