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Ancient Egyptian Art and Architecture: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback): Christina Riggs

Ancient Egyptian Art and Architecture: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)

Christina Riggs

Series: Very Short Introductions

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From Berlin to Boston, and St Petersburg to Sydney, ancient Egyptian art fills the galleries of some of the world's greatest museums, while the architecture of Egyptian temples and pyramids has attracted tourists to Egypt for centuries. But what did Egyptian art and architecture mean to the people who first made and used it - and why has it had such an enduring appeal? In this Very Short Introduction, Christina Riggs explores the visual arts produced in Egypt over a span of some 4,000 years. The stories behind these objects and buildings have much to tell us about how people in ancient Egypt lived their lives in relation to each other, the natural environment, and the world of the gods. Demonstrating how ancient Egypt has fascinated Western audiences over the centuries with its impressive pyramids, eerie mummies, and distinctive visual style, Riggs considers the relationship between ancient Egypt and the modern world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Imprint: Oxford UniversityPress
Country of origin: United Kingdom
Series: Very Short Introductions
Release date: October 2014
First published: November 2014
Authors: Christina Riggs
Dimensions: 174 x 114 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
ISBN-13: 978-0-19-968278-2
Categories: Books > Arts & Architecture > History of art / art & design styles > BC to 500 CE, Ancient & classical world
Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > General
LSN: 0-19-968278-X
Barcode: 9780199682782

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