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Egyptian Sculpture
Hardcover
Art HistoryAncient EgyptSculpture & Installation
ISBN13: 9781025622583
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.46
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Egyptian Sculpture is a comprehensive examination of the artistic traditions and technical mastery that defined one of antiquity's most enduring civilizations. Written by the distinguished Egyptologist Margaret Alice Murray, this work provides a systematic chronological survey of sculpture from the Predynastic period through to the Ptolemaic era. Murray explores the stylistic evolution of both monumental and small-scale works, illustrating how the unique religious and social structures of Egypt dictated the visual representation of its people and gods.
The text provides deep insights into the methods of ancient craftsmen, detailing their use of various materials-from limestone and basalt to wood and precious metals-to create the iconic statues and reliefs found in tombs and temples. By analyzing the rigid conventions of the Egyptian canon, such as the specific rules of proportion and the symbolic use of pose, Murray offers a clear understanding of the aesthetic principles that governed Egyptian art for millennia.
This volume is an essential resource for students of archaeology and art history alike, capturing the majesty and meticulous detail of works ranging from the Old Kingdom pyramids to the nuanced realism of the Amarna period. It remains a foundational guide to the plastic arts of the Nile Valley, emphasizing the historical and cultural significance of Egyptian creative expression.
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