num_pages: 256
description: Ancient Egyptian culture is one of the oldest &amp; most magnificent of humankind. For a long while, the glories of ancient Egypt weren't recognized in the Western world. Grecian culture so overshadowed the acomplishment of the ancient peoples that, except for the Romans, the others were ignored. In the 18th century, however, recognition of the Egyptian contribution to the world's culture began. After the first discoveries of sculpture, reliefs &amp; artifacts, interest in Egypt grew tremendously. The author illustrates a distinguishing characteristic of Egyptian culture as illustrated in their faith in immortality. No other culture or country saw people so centered on the concern for life after death. The Pyramids, the sphinxes, temples &amp; tombs, thru their impressive timeless power &amp; silent grandeur, even today bear witness to the hope of eternal life. In clear text &amp; fine illustrations, Irmgard Woldering presents this new addition to the Art of the World series, a brilliant survey of the Golden Age of Egyptian art.
language: English
title: The Art of Egypt: The Time of the Pharaohs
publisher: Greystone Press (NY)