The Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt (The Yale University Press Pelican History of Art) [Paperback]

W. Stevenson Smith (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0300077475 | ISBN-13: 978-0300077476 | Publication Date: January 11, 1999 | Edition: Revised

The civilisation of Ancient Egypt flourished along the fertile banks of the River Nile. It was a civilisation that extended in virtually unbroken continuity from the fourth millennium B.C. to the conquest of Alexander the Great. During this long era of constancy the architectural and artistic styles characteristic of this civilisation changed and developed from period to period and dynasty to dynasty, as this book so vividly shows. Monuments with their wall-reliefs and paintings and treasures and decoration as well as many other works of art are beautifully reproduced in over 400 illustrations, many in colour, which alongside this classic text, now revised and with a new updated bibliography, make this volume the definitive survey of this subject, appealing both to students and the general reader.

Product Details

• Paperback: 310 pages
• Publisher: Yale University Press; Revised edition (January 11, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0300077475
• ISBN-13: 978-0300077476
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #117,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #31 in Books > Arts & Photography > Schools, Periods & Styles > Ancient & Classical
  • #63 in Books > History > Ancient > Egypt

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17 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Authorative for all levels of interest, December 2, 1999

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This review is from: The Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt (The Yale University Press Pelican History of Art) (Paperback)

This is on the reading list for my archeology course at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. As well it should be. It is informative for students and the interested layman. I felt that more photos in the book could be in colour. It is a must for those wanting to increase their appreciation of museum visits.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars very descriptive and informative, August 17, 2000

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Francesca Jourdan (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt (The Yale University Press Pelican History of Art) (Paperback)

Many art and architectural treasures survive from Ancient Egypt. This book offers 400 illustrations of such treasures from the fourth millennium B.C. to the conquest of Alexander the Great. The author examines Ancient Egyptian tombs, temples, palaces, decorations, and many other works of art. A recommended book for the interested student of art and of Egyptology.

13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars 1981 edition review, October 23, 2002

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TammyJo Eckhart "TammyJo Eckhart" (Bloomington, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Art and Architecture of Ancient Egypt (The Pelican History of Art) (Mass Market Paperback)

This is a dense book -- what I mean is that is has a lot of material, a lot of images, and it is rather small print. This version has "new materials" from William Kelly Simpson but it is currently 20+ years old so I'd not recommend it for a new class or serious study -- things do change in the study of the ancient world as new discoveries, new techniques, and new theories develop. However, if you just want basic, great images, ad chronological order to the study of art and architecture it is perfectly fine for these purposes. I used it extensively when I was studying ancient Egypt back at Columbia University.