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

by W. Stevenson Smith (Author) "Ancient Egypt was protected by formidable desert barriers and confined to a narrow river valley..." (more)
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Product Description
In this book, Ancient Egyptian monuments, their decorations, and other works of art are reproduced. The tombs at Thebes, the temples of Luxor and Karnak, and the palaces of Akhenaten and Amenhotep II are shown. Also presented are portraits depicting kings and queens and their civil servants.

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.com Sales Rank: #179,344 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mastepiece of Egyptian Art, February 12, 2001

By	Robert (Buenos Aires, Capital Federal Argentina) - See all my reviews

As always, the reprint of this title should be warmly welcomed. This is a high-standart, much authoritative text on Egyptian art from its origins down to the sunset of Egypt's glorious pharaonic civilization. It is not only well-writen but also furnished with lavishing plates and a lot of figures, which constitute a wealth of information. Not only for Egyptologists and Egyptofans, but for anybody interested in learning seriously about the treasures of art and architecture in the Nile Valley. Highly recommendable.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Francesca Jourdan (Montreal, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	"cookrnc" (Melbourne, Australia) - See all my reviews

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.