Egyptian Civilization: Monumental Art
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: faded, no tears. Page Condition: some foxing on prelims and book block. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Binding intact.
From the grand halls of the Egyptian Museum of Turin — one of the world's foremost repositories of ancient Egyptian artefacts — Egyptian Civilization: Monumental Art presents a sweeping visual and scholarly record of the colossal sculptures, statues, and reliefs that defined one of history's greatest civilisations. This authoritative volume chronicles the grandeur of pharaonic artistic tradition, from towering royal statuary to intricately carved funerary monuments, illuminating the deep spiritual and political significance embedded in every chisel mark. Rooted in the unparalleled collection held in Turin, the work argues that Egyptian monumental art was never merely decorative — it was an instrument of divine power, state authority, and eternal life. The scholarship is meticulous, the photography breathtaking, and the cultural context richly drawn, making this an indispensable reference for scholars, collectors, and anyone captivated by the enduring mystery of ancient Egypt. For those who have stood before a pharaoh's gaze carved in stone and felt time collapse, this volume answers the question: what were they trying to tell us?
Author: -
Format: Hardback
Published: 1989, Istituto Bancario San Paolo di Torino
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: faded, no tears. Page Condition: some foxing on prelims and book block. Markings: No markings. Binding condition: Binding intact.
From the grand halls of the Egyptian Museum of Turin — one of the world's foremost repositories of ancient Egyptian artefacts — Egyptian Civilization: Monumental Art presents a sweeping visual and scholarly record of the colossal sculptures, statues, and reliefs that defined one of history's greatest civilisations. This authoritative volume chronicles the grandeur of pharaonic artistic tradition, from towering royal statuary to intricately carved funerary monuments, illuminating the deep spiritual and political significance embedded in every chisel mark. Rooted in the unparalleled collection held in Turin, the work argues that Egyptian monumental art was never merely decorative — it was an instrument of divine power, state authority, and eternal life. The scholarship is meticulous, the photography breathtaking, and the cultural context richly drawn, making this an indispensable reference for scholars, collectors, and anyone captivated by the enduring mystery of ancient Egypt. For those who have stood before a pharaoh's gaze carved in stone and felt time collapse, this volume answers the question: what were they trying to tell us?