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Silent Images: Women in Pharaonic Egypt
Silent Images: Women in Pharaonic Egypt
by Zahi Hawass
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Despite the multitude of objects and texts that have been discovered, questions about the true role of women in Ancient-Egyptian society still remain. This work draws on material from the author's own excavations and extensive analyses of older evidence... (read more)

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Prehistoric Art and Civilization (98 Edition)
Prehistoric Art and Civilization (98 Edition)
by Denis Vailou
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Well-written, loaded with information, and with a rich assortment of illustrations, each Discoveries "RM" volume is a look at one facet of art, archaeology, music, history, philosophy, popular culture, science, or nature. These innovatively designed... (read more)

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The Sport of Life and Death: The Mesoamerican Ballgame
The Sport of Life and Death: The Mesoamerican Ballgame
by E Mich Whittington
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A study of the Mesoamerican ballgame, a sport that combined elements of soccer, basketball, American football, and human sacrifice. The essays cover everything from the natural history of rubber, to the architecture and equipment of the ballcourts, and... (read more)

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Winckelmann's Images from the Ancient World: Greek, Roman, Etruscan and Egyptian
Winckelmann's Images from the Ancient World: Greek, Roman, Etruscan and Egyptian
by Johann Joachim Winckelmann
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Assembled by the father of modern art history, this landmark 1767 publication features more than 200 fine engravings of ancient monuments. The first English-language version of this classic represents not only a fascinating panorama of images from... (read more)

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Discoveries: Coptic Egypt: Christians of the Nile (Discoveries)
Discoveries: Coptic Egypt: Christians of the Nile (Discoveries)
by Christian Cannuyer
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Well-written, loaded with information, and with a rich assortment of illustrations, each Discoveries "RM" volume is a look at one facet of art, archaeology, music, history, philosophy, popular culture, science, or nature. These innovatively designed... (read more)

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Egypt: People, Gods, Pharaohs
Egypt: People, Gods, Pharaohs
by Rose Marie Hagen
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What do we really know about our ancestors? Not about the rulers and generals, but about laborers, farmers, soldiers and families. Egypt is a perfect case in point, almost a blank slate for most of us as it regards details of their everyday life. This... (read more)

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Description de L'Egypte
Description de L'Egypte
by Gilles Neret
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Prisse d'Avennes's Dazzling Compendia of Islamic Art and Architecture Emile Prisse d'Avennes (1807–1879), a French Orientalist, author and artist, was one of the greatest pre-20th century Egyptologists. An ardent admirer of the superb skills of... (read more)

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Temples and Tombs: Treasures of Egyptian Art from the British Museum
Temples and Tombs: Treasures of Egyptian Art from the British Museum
by Edna Russmann
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Published in conjunction with an exhibition organized by the American Federation of Arts and the British Museum, this attractive volume presents 85 objects in full-page color plates. Items include portraits, statues, relief, sculpture, jewelry... (read more)

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Description of Egypt
Description of Egypt
by Gilles Neret
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Napoleon's attempt to conquer Egypt in 1798 was a mad dream, a fiasco, but it gave rise to a new science: Egyptology. The 3000 illustrations brought back from the expedition were published by order of the Emperor. They constitute invaluable testimony and... (read more)

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Discoveries: Bronze Age in Europe (Discoveries)
Discoveries: Bronze Age in Europe (Discoveries)
by Jean Pierre Mohen
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Well-written, loaded with information, and with a rich assortment of illustrations, each Discoveries "RM" volume is a look at one facet of art, archaeology, music, history, philosophy, popular culture, science, or nature. These innovatively designed... (read more)

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The Year One: Art of the Ancient World East and West
The Year One: Art of the Ancient World East and West
by Elizabeth Milleker
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Two thousand years ago, artworks of astonishing variety were being created in far-flung regions of the world. Although some of the cultures flourishing in the Year One, such as that of Rome, are well known, others may be less familiar. In Europe, Celtic... (read more)

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Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt
by Franco Serino
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Following the Napoleonic military campaign in Egypt, Europe was able to rediscover the ancient Egyptian civilization, specifically amplifying knowledge of the country's archaeological monuments and the hieroglyphic script. This thirst for knowledge led... (read more)

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Classical Art
Classical Art
by Christine Kondoleon
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Ancient Greek, Roman and Etruscan civilizations come to life in this illustrated selection of 100 highlights from the famous collections of classical art of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. An introduction by curator Christine Kondoleon describes the... (read more)

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The Oxford history of classical art
The Oxford history of classical art
by John Boardman
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Lying at the heart of the Western classical tradition, the rich legacy of the arts of ancient Greece and Rome continues to provide inspiration and guidance to artists and art lovers everywhere. Lavishly illustrated and masterfully prepared under the... (read more)

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Egyptian Art (Fitzwilliam Museum Handbooks)
Egyptian Art (Fitzwilliam Museum Handbooks)
by Eleni Vassilika
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This lavishly illustrated book brings together a selection of ancient Egyptian works of art of outstanding quality and interest, ranging from large sculptures to small decorative objects. The introduction and full descriptions explain their significance,... (read more)

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Egypt
Egypt
by Rainer Hager
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Originally produced in hardcover, now in a smaller, flexible format, and at a more affordable price - part of a new Midsize series from Taschen.... (read more)

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Art & Architecture Egypt
Art & Architecture Egypt
by Konemann
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Travel Guide and Art Guide in one. Each volume of the Art and Architecture series is opulently illustrated.... (read more)

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Egyptian Art (World of Art)
Egyptian Art (World of Art)
by Cyril Aldred
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Of the ancient art that has survived from the non-Classical world, that of Egypt makes a unique appeal. In this authoritative and splendidly illustrated guide Cyril Aldred surveys nearly 3000 years of Egyptian art and architecture, concentrating on the... (read more)

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Dawn of Egyptian Art
Dawn of Egyptian Art
by Diana Patch
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The cultural icons of Pharaonic Egypt, from the Great Sphinx at Giza to the famous burial of Tutankhamun, are among the world's most renowned works of art. Less well known, but equally impressive, are the rare and ancient images of people, animals... (read more)

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Reading Egyptian art :a hieroglyphic guide to ancient Egyptian painting and sculpture
Reading Egyptian art :a hieroglyphic guide to ancient Egyptian painting and sculpture
by Richard H Wilkinson
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A pretty and engaging reference to 100 hieroglyphs. Arranged by theme, the two color printing, captions, and text lead one easily thorough the two-page units. Includes Gardner's list of signs. Charming book and low-priced. Annotation c. Book News... (read more)

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