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Egypt
4000 Years of Art
A self-contained and accessible introduction to the history of Egyptian art.
Jaromir Malek
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Price: USD$39.95
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- Hardback
- English
- 245 x 210 mm, 9 5/8 x 8 1/4 in
- 368 pp
- 300 colour illustrations
- ISBN-13: 9780714842004
- ISBN-10: 0714842001
- A self-contained and accessible introduction to the history of Egyptian art written by an authority on the subject
- Presents a carefully chosen sequence of masterpieces ranging in date from c.4000 BC to c.200 AD
- All media are represented, from monumental architecture to exquisite jewellery and personal ornaments
- The introduction, captions, chronological chart, map, glossary and index provide the essential background for understanding why Egyptian art and architecture took the forms they did
'An absorbing and entertaining visual treat … would be an instant hit in any home.' (Brighton Argus)
'The perfect introduction to a perennially popular subject.' (The Sunday Times)
'The best introduction to Egyptian art that this reviewer has ever encountered.' (Library Journal)
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