Art of Egyptian Hieroglyphics - Hardcover

Sandison, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1571456058 ISBN 13: 9781571456052

Publisher: Hamlyn, 1998

Synopsis

Product Description The art of ancient Egypt as represented in hieroglyphic artifacts and the paintings and reliefs that accompanied them. After introductory chapters covering the techniques and deciphering of hieroglyphics, the book features a range of examples of masterpieces of the genre, ranging from the discoveries in the Valley of Kings and the Valley of Queens to the graphic accounts of everyday life to be found in the lesser known Valley of Artisans. About the Author As a journalist in popular culture and modern history, David Sandison has been a columnist and contributor for a number of British and American periodicals. This is his second book on the life of Che Guevara

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An attractively designed introductory survey that contains enough text and captions to set the context but relies mostly on full pages of art to draw readers into viewing the genius of ancient Egyptian artists. An index and a bibliography would greatly enhance the presentation. First published by Hamlyn (UK, 1997). 9.5x9.75" Annotation c. by Book N

About this edition

• Publisher: Hamlyn
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 1571456058
• ISBN 13: 9781571456052
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96