egyptian art

Describes the religion and artwork of ancient Egypt, including gods and goddesses, life after death, magic, and the tombs.

Examines over one hundred forty works of art from ancient Egypt including sculptures, reliefs, papyri, jewelry, cosmetic object, and funerary items through a collection of color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations.

Contains over six hundred color plates that illustrate some of the many Egyptian antiquities held by the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, including the treasures of Tutankhamun's tomb; and includes essays that survey the art, history, religion, and daily activities of ancient Egyptians.

The Museum's collection respresents the artistic achievements of ancient Egypt from about 4000 B.C. through Coptic art.

An illustrated history of over 3,000 years of Egyptian artwork arranged chronologically from the early dynastic period to the Ptolemaic period.

Presents color photographs of antiquities featured in the "Hidden Treasures of the Egyptian Museum" exhibit, as well as other, better known, holdings of the museum in Cairo, each with a description of the item's discovery, and includes information on the history of the museum, and tradition of archaeology in Egypt.

Survey of nearly 3,000 years of Egyptian architecture, painting, and sculpture, with text on how the art was shaped by history, religion, and the environment.

Explores ancient Egyptian art in a variety of media, including painting, relief, sculpture, and architecture, discussing techniques, subjects, and symbols.

A thematically organized guide to deciphering Egyptian hieroglyphics.

Presents works of art from throughout ancient Egypt's history, discussing what they say about Egyptian society and culture during the reigns of the first pharaohs, the age of the pyramids, the New Kingdom, and Greek and Roman rule.