Ancient Egypt: Life, Myth, and Art - Hardcover

Fletcher, Joann

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1556709269 ISBN 13: 9781556709265

Publisher: Stewart Tabori & Chang, 1999

Synopsis

This beautifully illustrated probe into Egyptology covers many topics including the importance of the Nile, the role of the gods, fashion and clothing, the pyramids, the secrets of hieroglyphics, and the enigma of the Sphinx, to name a few. Fletcher (freelance Egyptologist and director of the NILE educational organization) interprets themes relevant to ancient Egyptian civilization in the light of iconography, pattern, motif, symbolism, and historical and spiritual significance. Specially commissioned artwork, maps and color photographs showcase the culture against the broad context of the civilization's wisdom, spirituality and mythology. Oversize: 10.5x10.5<">. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About this title

About the Author:

JOANN FLETCHER, Ph.D., is a freelance Egyptologist and Director of the NILE educational organization. She teaches Egyptology throughout the north of England and lectures regularly.

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"Ancient Egypt" is a richly illustrated introduction to this extraordinary civilization, presenting its culture and art in all their glory. It explores examples ranging from breathtaking pyramids and monumental temples to wall paintings, magnificently sculpted statues of rulers and deities, and royal jewelry of exquisite intricacy.

The book covers themes that have long preoccupied the popular imagination, including: the enigmas of the pyramids and the Sphinx; the pharaohs, incarnations of the mighty god Horus, son of Isis and Osiris; the religious mysteries of the great temples of Karnak, Luxor, and elsewhere; and the secrets of the hieroglyphs, which remained undeciphered for fourteen hundred years. These major themes, and many more, are interpreted visually through iconography, patter, motif, and symbolism, as well as in terms of their underlying historical spiritual significance.

The perfect addition to any library of art and imagination, " Ancient Egypt" sets new standards in capturing the achievements of a great civilization through the marriage of word and image.

About this edition

• Publisher: Stewart Tabori & Chang
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1556709269
• ISBN 13: 9781556709265
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144