Product Description

A wealth of art and architectural treasures survive from Ancient Egypt--a civilization that endured from the fourth millennium B.C. to the conquest of Alexander the Great. This book, with over 400 beautiful illustrations, examines Ancient Egyptian tombs and the valuables they contained, temples, palaces and their decorations, an array of revealing portraits, and many other works of art.

Yale University Press Pelican History of Art series

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2815337 in Books
• Published on: 1999-01-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 310 pages

Customer Reviews

Mastepiece of Egyptian Art
As always, the reprint of this title should be warmly welcomed. This is a high-standart, much authoritative text on Egyptian art from its origins down to the sunset of Egypt's glorious pharaonic civilization. It is not only well-writen but also furnished with lavishing plates and a lot of figures, which constitute a wealth of information. Not only for Egyptologists and Egyptofans, but for anybody interested in learning seriously about the treasures of art and architecture in the Nile Valley. Highly recommendable.

very descriptive and informative
Many art and architectural treasures survive from Ancient Egypt. This book offers 400 illustrations of such treasures from the fourth millennium B.C. to the conquest of Alexander the Great. The author examines Ancient Egyptian tombs, temples, palaces, decorations, and many other works of art. A recommended book for the interested student of art and of Egyptology.

Authorative for all levels of interest
This is on the reading list for my archeology course at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. As well it should be. It is informative for students and the interested layman. I felt that more photos in the book could be in colour. It is a must for those wanting to increase their appreciation of museum visits.