"This first English edition of Dieter Arnold's "Encyclopedia of
Ancient Egyptian Architecture" is very much to be welcomed. One of
the great advantages of Arnold's work is that it is written by a
single specialist, well-acquainted with the monuments, experienced
in field-work, and a very good communicator. The greatest value
lies in the extended entries on particular types of building, on
specifically Egyptian stylistic characteristics, and on the
employment in ancient Egypt of certain materials and technical
methods. "The Encyclopedia of Ancient Egyptian Architecture" will
indeed fill a very obvious gap in the range of Egyptological
reference works."--T.G.H. James, Formerly Keeper of Egyptian
Antiquities, The British Museum
"Unquestionably, Arnold's "Encyclopedia of Ancient Egyptian
Architecture" is a most significant addition to the field of
Egyptology and to the study of ancient architecture in general,
while also serving student and lay needs for a comprehensive
reference work. Its significance lies largely in the amount of
information provided on an extraordinarily wide range of topics; it
moves from temples, tombs, and other monumental structures to the
arenas of the living, such as palaces, houses, and towns. This
refreshingly catholic interpretation of architecture is especially
valuable in a reference work that treats all of its topics with
seriousness and care. Arnold's judgement, vast experience, and
sensitivity to the data and the relevant Egyptian cultural context
are also at work throughout the Encyclopedia. These contribute in
an unobtrusive but powerful way to the great value of the
book."--David O'Connor, Lila Acheson Wallace Professor in Ancient
Egyptian Art, Institute of Fine arts, New York University, and
Professor Emeritus, University of Pennsylvania
"Providing students and the larger public with an accessible,
up-to-date, and comprehensive reference work on ancient Egyptian
architecture, this book is unquestionably a significant addition to
the fields of Egyptology and ancient architecture. Dieter Arnold's
judgment, vast experience, and sensitivity to the data and the
relevant Egyptian cultural context are at work throughout the
Encyclopedia. With no significant competitor in English, this book
stands alone."--David O'Connor, Institute of Fine Arts, New
York
"It seems possible that the Egyptologist Dieter Arnold knows
more about ancient Egyptian architecture than the Egyptians did
themselves, and "Ancient Egyptian Architecture" adopts an
encyclopedic format to present his knowledge of building
techniques, architectural styles, and individual sites and
monuments. . . . [It] is clearly and engagingly written, and
supported by 350 well-chosen plans, drawings, and
photographs."--Christina Riggs, "Times Higher Education
Supplement"
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