The Arts and Crafts of Ancient Egypt |
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| Author:
| Petrie, William Matthew Flinders |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - Egyptology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-06577-1 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $35.99 |
Book Description:
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In this 1909 handbook, prolific Egyptologist W. M. Flinders Petrie (1853-1942) examines a sample of Egyptian art from the prehistoric period to the Roman era. He discusses how political and geographical factors in Egypt influenced certain artistic responses. The text is richly illustrated with 140 examples.
In this 1909 handbook, prolific Egyptologist W. M. Flinders Petrie (1853-1942) examines a sample of Egyptian art from the prehistoric period to the Roman era. He discusses how political and geographical factors in Egypt influenced certain artistic responses. The text is richly illustrated with 140 examples.