- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd (21 April 1992)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0500050643
- ISBN-13: 978-0500050644
- Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 18.8 x 2.3 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 587,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The art of ancient Egypt has excited imaginations for centuries. But without knowledge of hieroglyphic images, Egypt's rich artistic legacy, from colossal statues to finely wrought jewelry and miniscule charms, remains obscure. Here, for the first time, is an introduction to the symbolic language of hieroglyphics. 358 illustrations.
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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Top-notch!
19 Jan 2003
Format:Paperback
What a wonderful book!
The author takes 100 of the hieroglyphs used in writing Egyptian, and used in Egyptian art. (Symbols are identified by the Gardiner code number.) He dedicates 2 pages to each symbol - the right-hand page gives an analysis of the meaning and uses of the symbol, and the left-hand page, through line drawings and photographs, illustrates how the symbol is used.
Whether you study it page by page, or just dip in and browse, this book can be used, with profit, by anyone interested in the language or art of ancient Egypt.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Intriguing study
12 Dec 2000
Format:Paperback
Art language, the signs by which we interpret the meaning of art, is a specialized study. I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to approach Egyptian art on a deeper level than a simple visual feast. Prof. Wilkinson has explained many of the common themes used by ancient Egyptian artists in simple terms, so that anyone who cares to read will be able to understand and appreciate the work in depth. I have found this book invaluable. The book is richly illustrated and the line drawings by Troy Sagillo are exquisite. Wilkinson has opened a path for me that I knew was there, but could not find.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Brilliant for Egyptology Students..
12 Jan 2000
Format:Paperback
Very well layed out,informative,excellent reference, yet easy to understand, assists with the learning of translation of some of the more common Hieroglyphics, especialy with tombs, ushabtis and other artefacts. "Gardiner's Sign List" was very well presented.
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