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In this 1909 handbook, prolific Egyptologist W. M. Flinders Petrie (18531942) 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.

Table of Contents
Preface; 1. The character of Egyptian art; 2. The periods and schools; 3. The statuary; 4. The reliefs; 5. The painting and drawing; 6. The architecture; 7. The stone-working; 8. Jewellery; 9. Metal work; 10. Glazed ware and glass; 11. The pottery; 12. Ivory-working; 13. Woodwork; 14. Plaster and stucco; 15. Clothing; Index.

The Arts and Crafts of Ancient Egypt

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      Publisher: Cambridge University Press
      Publication Date: 9/5/2013 12:00:00 AM
      ISBN13: 9781108065771, 978-1108065771
      ISBN10: 1108065775

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      In this 1909 handbook, prolific Egyptologist W. M. Flinders Petrie (18531942) 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.

      Table of Contents
      Preface; 1. The character of Egyptian art; 2. The periods and schools; 3. The statuary; 4. The reliefs; 5. The painting and drawing; 6. The architecture; 7. The stone-working; 8. Jewellery; 9. Metal work; 10. Glazed ware and glass; 11. The pottery; 12. Ivory-working; 13. Woodwork; 14. Plaster and stucco; 15. Clothing; Index.

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