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Arts and Crafts of Ancient Egypt

Arts and Crafts of Ancient Egypt

Petrie, W. M. Flinders

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Crafts GeneralAncient History GeneralFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162578491
ISBN13: 9781162578491
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 262
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.55 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Arts and Crafts of Ancient Egypt is a comprehensive book written by W. M. Flinders Petrie, a renowned Egyptologist, that delves into the artistic and creative practices of ancient Egypt. The book provides a detailed account of the various forms of art and craft that were prevalent in ancient Egypt, including sculpture, painting, pottery, jewelry-making, and weaving.Petrie draws on his extensive knowledge of Egyptian history and culture to provide insights into the techniques, materials, and symbolism used by ancient Egyptian artisans. He also explores the social and cultural context in which these artworks were created, shedding light on the role of art in ancient Egyptian society.The book is richly illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings, providing readers with a visual understanding of the art and craft of ancient Egypt. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of art and culture, as well as for scholars and students of Egyptology.1910. Containing one hundred and forty illustrations intended to aid in the understanding of Egyptian art. Contents: Character of Egyptian Art; The Period and Schools; The Reliefs; Painting and Drawing; Architecture; Stone Working; Jewelry; Metal Work; Pottery; Ivory-Working; Woodwork; Plaster and Stucco; Clothing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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