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Egyptian art: in the days of the pharaohs 3100-320 bc

Series: 29/09/1980 00:00:00 Thames & HudsonISBN:
  • 9780500201800
Subject(s): Summary: In this authoritative and splendidly illustrated guide, Cyril Aldred surveys nearly 3000 years of Egyptian architecture, painting and sculpture. His 'eloquent ability to weave facts, insights and interpretations into a compulsively readable account sets his book far above the clogged texts that too frequently pass for art history.' (The Times Literary Supplement). 199 illus., 20 in color

In this authoritative and splendidly illustrated guide, Cyril Aldred surveys nearly 3000 years of Egyptian architecture, painting and sculpture. His 'eloquent ability to weave facts, insights and interpretations into a compulsively readable account sets his book far above the clogged texts that too frequently pass for art history.' (The Times Literary Supplement). 199 illus., 20 in color