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What is it about the distinctive style of Egypt that has fascinated humankind for thousands of years-and has influenced the work of generations of artists, architects, fashion and interior designers, and other creative forces? The answer lies not only in the masterworks themselves, but also in the context in which they took shape. The book's compelling, authoritative text explores the allure of this extraordinary culture. Readers can see for themselves in this richly illustrated showcase of Egyptian art in all its glory
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JOANN FLETCHER, Ph.D., is a freelance Egyptologist and Director of the NILE educational organization. She teaches Egyptology throughout the north of England and lectures regularly.
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"Ancient Egypt" is a richly illustrated introduction to this extraordinary civilization, presenting its culture and art in all their glory. It explores examples ranging from breathtaking pyramids and monumental temples to wall paintings, magnificently sculpted statues of rulers and deities, and royal jewelry of exquisite intricacy.
The book covers themes that have long preoccupied the popular imagination, including: the enigmas of the pyramids and the Sphinx; the pharaohs, incarnations of the mighty god Horus, son of Isis and Osiris; the religious mysteries of the great temples of Karnak, Luxor, and elsewhere; and the secrets of the hieroglyphs, which remained undeciphered for fourteen hundred years. These major themes, and many more, are interpreted visually through iconography, patter, motif, and symbolism, as well as in terms of their underlying historical spiritual significance.
The perfect addition to any library of art and imagination, " Ancient Egypt" sets new standards in capturing the achievements of a great civilization through the marriage of word and image.
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