Egyptian Art A&i

by Malek, Jaromir

• ISBN13: 9780714836270
• ISBN10: 0714836273
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-07-22
• Publisher: Phaidon Press

Summary

Ancient Egyptian art has an enduring fascination. From the geometricalrecision of the great pyramids at Giza to the golden treasures found in theomb of Tutankhamun, the products of the Egyptian civilization attract andntrigue. Far from being art work in the modern sense, they represent theoncrete expression of a profound belief in the primacy of the Egyptian wayf life and the continuation of the spirit in the afterlife.;Thisomprehensive book traces Egyptian art from its origins in prehistoric timeshrough the supreme achievements of the pharaohs to the Roman period. Placinghe works of art in their historical, geographical and spiritual context,aromir Malek seeks to create a more complete and realistic view of thisascinating culture. Beyond the period of ancient Egyptian art itself, Malekraces the history of Egyptology and looks at the influence of Egypt onodern art, a topic which has so far been almost completely ignored. Throughts wealth of illustrations, this book reveals the immense variety and superbuality of the objects and buildings that have survived from ancient Egypt.

Author Biography

Jaromir Malek is Keeper of the Archive at the Griffith Institute, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 4
Riches of the Black Land: Conditions for Success	p. 7
The Quest for Form: Predynastic and Early Dynastic Periods	p. 33
Pointing to the Stars: The Old Kingdom	p. 83
Upheaval and Stability: The Middle Kingdom, Rise and Fall	p. 159
An Art of Opulence: The New Kingdom, Early Stages	p. 209
Heretic City: The Amarna Period and its Aftermath	p. 259
Colossal Obsession: The Ramessides and their Successors	p. 305
Last Brilliance: The Late Period	p. 351
Outside Intervention: The Ptolemaic and Roman Periods	p. 379
Wonderful Things: Egypt's Continuing Presence	p. 403
Glossary	p. 424
Deities and Personifications	p. 427
Dynasties and Kings	p. 430
Key Dates	p. 433
Map	p. 437
Further Reading	p. 438
Index	p. 441
Acknowledgements	p. 446
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