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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
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been to Egypt, the first time was in 1993, and I made my mind up that I'd like to study Egyptology.
I'm now in my third year of studying Egyptology with Exeter University, although it's not one of my study books I still wanted to read it.
I have been to Egypt, the first time was in 1993, and I made my mind up that I'd like to study Egyptology.
I'm now in my third year of studying Egyptology with Exeter University, although it's not one of my study books I still wanted to read it.
I have read other books by Cyril Aldred on different aspects of Egyptology besides this which is specifically on Egyptian Art through the different dynasties of Egyptians history, all have been in-depth, interesting, enjoyable and compulsive to read.
This book concentrates on all Art that has survived the ravages of time. It's an authoritative and splendidly illustrated book with both black and white and coloured photographs. He covers almost 3000 years of both Egyptian Art and Architecture, which concentrates on the painting and sculpture of the Ancient Egyptians.
Whether you are studying Egyptology or Art its well worth the money and its one book I will read again. :-)
I'm now in my third year of studying Egyptology with Exeter University, although it's not one of my study books I still wanted to read it.
I have been to Egypt, the first time was in 1993, and I made my mind up that I'd like to study Egyptology.
I'm now in my third year of studying Egyptology with Exeter University, although it's not one of my study books I still wanted to read it.
I have read other books by Cyril Aldred on different aspects of Egyptology besides this which is specifically on Egyptian Art through the different dynasties of Egyptians history, all have been in-depth, interesting, enjoyable and compulsive to read.
This book concentrates on all Art that has survived the ravages of time. It's an authoritative and splendidly illustrated book with both black and white and coloured photographs. He covers almost 3000 years of both Egyptian Art and Architecture, which concentrates on the painting and sculpture of the Ancient Egyptians.
Whether you are studying Egyptology or Art its well worth the money and its one book I will read again. :-)
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Old book, new cover
28 Sep 2001
Format:Paperback
This volume is actually a re-issed version of his earlier work. the illustration are fine, but the text is dated & sometimes a little skewed by his own theories. It is not a bad place to start one's reading, but really reflects the scholarship of 30 or more years ago.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
A wonderful introduction to Egyptian Art
12 Feb 2001
Format:Paperback
Dr. Aldred does not need to be introduced: he is one of the most distinguished Egyptologists at the present time; being an expert in the subject, it is not surprising that this historical overview of ancient Egyptian Art should be recommended to anyone interested in following its steps from the beginnings to the end of Pharaonic History. Well-written, with many color and b&w illustrations cleverly chosen to enhance the contents. There are the too-often reproduced "masterpieces", but also several objects of interest not easily accesible to general public. Highly recommended also for lovers of the History of Arts.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Clear and concise
13 Aug 2000
Format:Paperback
An excellent chronological survey of Egyptian art by one of the Egyptology's best writers.
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