Beschreibung:

100 Seiten; Illustr. (auch farbig); 28 cm; kart.

Bemerkung:

Gutes Ex.; der farb. illustr. Einband stw. leicht berieben. - Englisch. - INHALT : Foreword ----- Acknowledgments ----- Introduction ----- A Short History of the Louvre's Department of Egyptian Antiquities ----- The Image of the King in Ancient Egypt ----- Dynasties and Rulers ----- Map ----- Catalogue ----- Documentation. // ... The works in the exhibition are all masterpieces of Egyptian art. Spanning the entire history of Egyptian civilization, they range in date from 3000 BC to AD 68. Not just a show of masterworks, the exhibition is designed to give a focused view of the changes and continuity in Egyptian art through royal imagery. It also provides fascinating insights into the changing concept of the pharaoh over time. Looking at and understanding these works brings many artistic and social/ political issues to the fore and makes the exhibition a significant exploration for the eye and the mind. The presentation is designed to capture both the powerful spirit of the objects and the historical imagination of the audience. ... (Vorwort) ISBN 0940717328