Ancient Egyptian antiquities are dominated by art and artifacts
depicting the Netherworld -- the alternate universe mummified
bodies would enter at the end of their physical lives, where they
would live on for eternity. In this dazzling book, photographs and
exhaustive texts illustrate how the promise of a glorious rebirth
pervaded the daily life of Egyptians, from commoners to the most
powerful pharaohs.
The Quest for Immortality accompanies an exhibition of Egyptian
funerary art by the same name, which dates from nearly two thousand
years before the Christian era. Drawn from the collection of
Cairo's Egyptian Museum, this major exhibition opens at the
National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. in 2002 and travels
throughout the United States over a five-year period before an
extended tour in Europe. Objects such as coffins, tombs, masks,
jewelry, papyri, sarcophagi, and monumental and small-scale
sculpture reveal the reverence and awe with which this highly
developed ancient culture considered the mystery of death.
Fascinating essays explore Egyptian art history, customs, and
worship, with specific focus on the Amduat, a book devoted to the
pharaoh's twelve-hour journey to the afterlife. Additional writings
detail the background of the collection and focus upon the role of
art in ancient Egypt. Throughout, readers will experience the
artistry of the ancient Egyptians as it comes to life in this
magnificent book.
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