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Author:
Riggs, Christina.
Title:
Ancient Egyptian art and architecture : a very short introduction / Christina Riggs.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Copyright Date:
2014
Description:
xviii, 132 pages : illustrations ; 18 cm.
Subject:
Architecture, Egyptian.
Art, Ancient--Egypt.
Art, Egyptian.
Architecture, Ancient--Egypt.
Egypt--Antiquities.
Egypt--Technology.--Technology.
Notes:
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
ISBN:
019968278X
9780199682782
LCCN:
2014940247
Locations:
KWPE446 -- Mount Pleasant Public Library (Mount Pleasant)

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