Egyptomania Goes to the Movies From Archaeology to Popular Craze to Hollywood Fantasy |
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| Author:
| Coniam, Matthew |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4766-6828-4 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2017 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $29.95USD $3.00 |
Book Description:
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Egyptomania", the West's obsession with the strange and magnificent world of Ancient Egypt, has for centuries been reflected in architecture, literature and the performing arts. This study traces the origins of 20th century cinema's obsession with Ancient Egypt and relates its recurring themes and ideas to the historical reality of the land of the Pharaohs.
Egyptomania", the West's obsession with the strange and magnificent world of Ancient Egypt, has for centuries been reflected in architecture, literature and the performing arts. This study traces the origins of 20th century cinema's obsession with Ancient Egypt and relates its recurring themes and ideas to the historical reality of the land of the Pharaohs.