Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-128) and index.
Contents:
Four little words -- Egypt on display -- Making Egyptian art and architecture -- Art and power -- Signs, sex, status -- Out of Egypt.
Summary:
Explores the variety of arts produced in Egypt over a span of 3,500 years. Examining the stories behind these objects and buildings, Riggs looks not only at what they can tell us about ancient Egyptian life, but also how their legacy continues to shape the contemporary world.
Series:
Very short introductions ; 403 Very short introductions ; 403
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