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London ; New York : Thames & Hudson, 1992.
Description
The legacy of Egyptian art, from colossal statues to finely wrought jewellery and minuscule charms, can appear deceptively simple. Without knowledge of the hieroglyphic images incorporated in the art, much remains obscure.
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LibraryThing member Cynara
A fascinating and useful resource showing how the line blurs between ancient Egyptian text and representational art. It's organised by hieroglyphic sign, with each section being devoted to one (the heart-jar, for example) that was widely employed in art. Each section consists of a discussion and
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several examples of the hieroglyphic's use. Well-written and very useful to those interested in Egyptian art and iconography. Show Less
LibraryThing member Flameater
Good as a general guide. It takes more to read the glyphs.
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1992
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224 p.; 24 cm
ISBN
0500277516 / 9780500277515
Other editions
Reading Egyptian Art by Richard H. Wilkinson (Paperback)
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