Gold Of The Pharaohs
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A richly illustrated work of Egyptology and art history, Gold of the Pharaohs presents the magnificent tradition of goldworking in ancient Egypt, drawing on an extraordinary collection of artifacts that span thousands of years of civilization. The text details the religious, political, and aesthetic significance of gold in Egyptian culture, illustrating how this precious metal was inextricably linked to concepts of divinity, immortality, and royal power. Colin A. Hope guides readers through the craftsmanship and symbolism behind some of the most breathtaking treasures ever recovered from the ancient world, from funerary masks and jewelry to ceremonial objects of stunning intricacy. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible in tone, the work serves as both a serious academic resource and a visually compelling celebration of one of history's greatest artistic legacies.
Author: Colin A. Hope
Format: Paperback
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A richly illustrated work of Egyptology and art history, Gold of the Pharaohs presents the magnificent tradition of goldworking in ancient Egypt, drawing on an extraordinary collection of artifacts that span thousands of years of civilization. The text details the religious, political, and aesthetic significance of gold in Egyptian culture, illustrating how this precious metal was inextricably linked to concepts of divinity, immortality, and royal power. Colin A. Hope guides readers through the craftsmanship and symbolism behind some of the most breathtaking treasures ever recovered from the ancient world, from funerary masks and jewelry to ceremonial objects of stunning intricacy. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible in tone, the work serves as both a serious academic resource and a visually compelling celebration of one of history's greatest artistic legacies.