The Art of Egypt
The Time of the Pharaohs Hardback book with Dust Jacket by Irmgard Woldering
Translated by Ann E. Keep First published in 1963
Copyright 1962, Holle Verlag G.m.b.H., Baden-Baden, Germany
Manufactured in the United States of America Published by Greystone Press 65 full-color illustrations Art of the World series " Ancient Egyptian culture is one of the oldest and most magnificent of mankind.
For a long while the glories of ancient Egypt were not recognized in the Western world.
Grecian culture so overshadowed the accomplishment of ancient peoples that, except for the Romans, the others were ignored.
In the eighteenth century, however, recognition of the Egyptian contribution to the world's culture began.
After the first discoveries of sculpture, reliefs, and artifacts, interest in Egypt grew tremendously. " " One of the distinguishing features of dominating Egyptian culture was the faith in immortality.
In no other country have men's creative powers and thoughts been centered so much on the concern for life after death. " " Human settlements, towns, and palaces built of perishable clay may now be nothing but a pile of rubble, but the Pyramids, the sphinxes, temples, and tombs, through their impressive, timeless power and silent grandeur, even today bear witness to men's hope of eternal life. " " Against the background of ancient Egypt's historic, sociologic, and religious evolution, in clear text and amazingly fine illustrations, this new addition to the Art of the World Series supplies a brilliant survey of the Golden Age of Egyptian Art. " The contents include: " Introduction I. Basic Elements of Egyptian Culture II. The Prehistoric Era III. The Archaic Period IV. Tombs and Archaelogical Finds from the Archaic Period V. The Old Kingdom VI. Art and Architecture in the Old Kingdom VII. The Middle Kingdom VIII. Art and Architecture in the Middle Kingdom IX. The New Kingdom X. Art and Architecture under the XVIIIth Dynasty XI. Art and Architecture in the Ramessid Era XII. Late Period XIII. Art and Architecture in the Late Period XIV. Art and Architecture during the Ptolemaic and Roman Periods " The book is in very good to excellent condition.
The dust jacket has some wear including yellowing on the inside, some edgewear and rough edges and several tears with some tape and tape residue on the inside.
No torn or ripped pages. No markings or writing. | 
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