Ancient Egyptian Art and Architecture: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)

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From Berlin to Boston, and St Petersburg to Sydney, ancient Egyptian art fills the galleries of probably the most world’s greatest museums, at the same time as the architecture of Egyptian temples and pyramids has attracted tourists to Egypt for centuries. But what did Egyptian art and architecture mean to the people who first made and used it – and why has it had such a long-lasting appeal?

In this Very Short Introduction, Christina Riggs explores the visual arts produced in Egypt over a span of a few 4,000 years. The stories at the back of these objects and buildings have much to let us know about how people in ancient Egypt lived their lives in terms of each and every other, the natural environment, and the world of the gods. Demonstrating how ancient Egypt has fascinated Western audiences over the centuries with its impressive pyramids, eerie mummies, and distinctive visual style, Riggs considers the relationship between ancient Egypt and the modern world.

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