art, ancient

Describes different kinds of ancient Egyptian art and their functions, as well as artists' inspirations, discussing sculptures, wall paintings, and mummies.

An illustrated introduction to ancient Egyptian art, covering a span of three thousand years, examining the questions of why art was so important to the ancient Egyptians and why they invested such a large amount of their resources in its production.

Text and accompanying photographs explore the history of art, tracing the ancient civilizations of the Pacific regions, Africa, South America, Europe, and more.

A survey, illustrated by representative works, of prehistoric, Egyptian, and Mesopotamian art and architecture.

Explores the art and architecture of ancient Greece, discussing how the civilization's sculpture, pottery, paintings, and building style have influenced world culture throughout history.

Examines the art of ancient Egypt, including wall paintings, reliefs, buildings, and sculptures.

Examines the art of ancient Rome, including painting, mosaic, sculpture, and architecture.

Examines the art of ancient Greece, including mosaics, pottery, sculpture, architechture, and paintings.