Posted on Jul-23-2009
The Art of Ancient Egypt. Gay Robins
I have nothing substantial to add to the preceding laudatory reviews, but I was so impressed and pleased with my purchase that I felt obliged to say so. The book is beautifully produced with superb color pictures, added to which the illustrations are not the same old/same old that have appeared over and over again. The text is intelligently written and interesting, steering a steady course well between the levels of pop introduction and scholarly tome.
It would be among the best purchases for anyone with more than a passing interest in the subject.
Number Of Pages: 272
Original Language: English
Unknown: English
Published: English
For some 3,000 years, the great civilization of the Nile Valley produced some of the finest works of art the world has ever known, whether exquisitely painted on tomb walls, carved in stone or wood, or cast in metal. Illustrated with over 250 remarkable objects from the British Museum and other collections in Egypt, the United States and Europe, this book traces the course of Egyptian art from its sudden initial flowering to its final resurgence during the rule of the Ptolemies. The author explains how the ancient artists developed a system that was perfectly adapted to expressing the Egyptians world view, encapsulated in their religious and funerary beliefs. She explores the different functions of artistic products in temples, tombs and everyday life, and stresses the importance of understanding them within the context for which they were originally designed.
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The Art of Ancient Egypt
Lots of facts about various kinds of art in ancient Egypt.
Some of the photography and illustrations were difficult to see.
I liked the fact that it was arranged chronologicly.
The Art of Ancient Egypt
This book is excellent! I teach AP Art History and bought this book as a companion to the text used in my classroom. The textbook mentions topics breifly and gives little information. This book allowed me to explain the weighing of the heart.
The Art of Ancient Egypt is not an over complicated book. It is written so that everyone can enjoy Egyptian art, not just the scholarly few. I treasure this book and have recommended it to my students.
I'll buy here again
The service was excellent. The book was despatched the day I placed my order and arrived the next day. The price was right and the condition of the book was as described or better and the feedback from the supplier was friendly and useful.
I shall certainly buy here again.
Jim Ashton
accurate information on Ancient Egyptian art
Clearly and thoroughly explained, this book provides an accurate description of Egyptian art from the Early Dynastic Period to the Ptolemaic Period. The author demonstrates the importance and place of art in Ancient Egypt. Beautiful illustrations from tomb paintings, sculptures, coffins, and many objects accompany the text. A definite must for both students and professionals.
