- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd; New edition edition (25 Jan 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0500280703
- ISBN-13: 978-0500280706
- Product Dimensions: 22.9 x 17.5 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 776,657 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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There is scarcely an Egyptian temple, pyramid, obelisk, wall painting or sculpture that does not possess some hidden meaning which can only be understood by reference to the symbolic code used by the ancient Egyptians. This book reveals the language of this code, including hieroglyphic signs, colour symbolism, the magical meaning of numbers, gestures of the body, the significance of size and shape and of location. The guide sets out to allow the reader to see and understand the formal structure of these ancient works as the Egyptians once did themselves.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a fabulous book. After I had ordered it I thought it might prove to be a bit obscure - nothing could be further from the truth. It is beautifully written in clear, concise English with a reverence to the subject matter which draws you in. There is a lot of reference to hieroglyphs and it explains the connection between 'writing' and 'art'. The presentation of the book is excellent - superb quality glossy paper which is a pleasure to handle, clear layout of chapters and paragraphs, and full explanatory captions to the illustrations. The illustrations themselves are superb, very good colour quality (even the black and white drawings are shown on pink background) and fine detail clearly visible.
I know I will dip into this book again and again and it is worth far more than the asking price.
I know I will dip into this book again and again and it is worth far more than the asking price.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book explores the details of visual symbolism in ancient egypt. There are many colour plates and illustrations. It provides a valuable insite into the meaning of shape, size, colour and spatial relation.
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Egyptian magic from every point of view
28 Dec 2001
Format:Paperback
Dr. Richard Wilkinson has produced a very important work in this book about one of the most mistreated areas of ancient Egyptian culture, as it is that of Magic. This book handles the matter with such a finesse and humanly touch that the reader is guided along this difficult terrain with the clear and concise guide of the author's account and the help of a plentiful number of beautiful illustrations. There are chapters dealing with the symbolism of colors, materials, actions, gestures, numbers, hieroglyphs, forms, size and location. A must-have-it for anybody interested in deepening his/her knowledge of the mysterious and fascinant world of ancient Egyptian Magic. Highly recommended, both for professionals and newcomers!
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
An outstanding book.
5 Mar 1999
Format:Paperback
This is one of the best books on Ancinet Egyptian magic and symbolism that I have ever read. It is written in simple, clear language thatis fully documented. I find myself refering to this book often.
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