Egyptian Art A&i

Ancient Egyptian art has an enduring fascination. From the geometricalrecision of the great pyramids at Giza to the golden treasures found in theomb of Tutankhamun, the products of the Egyptian civilization attract andntrigue. Far from being art work in the modern sense, they represent theoncrete expression of a profound belief in the primacy of the Egyptian wayf life and the continuation of the spirit in the afterlife.;Thisomprehensive book traces Egyptian art from its origins in prehistoric timeshrough the supreme achievements of the pharaohs to the Roman period. Placinghe works of art in their historical, geographical and spiritual context,aromir Malek seeks to create a more complete and realistic view of thisascinating culture. Beyond the period of ancient Egyptian art itself, Malekraces the history of Egyptology and looks at the influence of Egypt onodern art, a topic which has so far been almost completely ignored. Throughts wealth of illustrations, this book reveals the immense variety and superbuality of the objects and buildings that have survived from ancient Egypt.

Jaromir Malek is Keeper of the Archive at the Griffith Institute, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford.