Egyptian Art: Studies
Unveiling the Mysteries of Ancient Egyptian ArtBy G. Maspero
Length6h 25m
About this audiobook
In "Egyptian Art: Studies," G. Maspero artfully navigates the rich tapestry of ancient Egyptian artistic expression, dissecting its significance through a thoughtful amalgamation of historical analysis and aesthetic critique. Maspero meticulously examines various art forms'Äîfrom monumental sculptures and intricate reliefs to everyday artifacts'Äîilluminating the interplay between art and the socio-religious paradigms of ancient Egypt. His authoritative and scholarly prose, enriched by an abundance of visual references, positions the reader to appreciate not only the technical skill but also the profound symbolism embedded in Egyptian artistry. This work stands as a crucial contribution to the field of Egyptology in the late 19th century, reflecting a period of burgeoning Western interest in ancient civilizations and their cultural legacies. G. Maspero, a prominent French Egyptologist and archaeologist, was deeply influenced by his extensive travels and academic pursuits in Egypt. His immersion in Egyptian culture and its history culminated in this comprehensive study, showcasing his commitment to preserving and understanding the nuances of one of the world'Äôs oldest civilizations. Maspero'Äôs expertise and passion are evident throughout the book, providing readers with a lens through which to view both the art itself and the civilization that birthed it. For anyone intrigued by the captivating world of ancient Egypt, "Egyptian Art: Studies" is an indispensable resource that deepens our understanding of the artistic heritage that has shaped human history. It offers an engaging exploration for both scholars and casual readers alike, inviting them to appreciate the timeless beauty and complexity of Egyptian art.
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GenreOther
Length6 hrs 25 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1I EGYPTIAN STATUARY AND ITS SCHOOLS
2I
3II
4III
5II SOME PORTRAITS OF MYCERINUS
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6III A SCRIBE’S HEAD OF THE IVth OR Vth DYNASTY (The Louvre)
7IV SKHEMKA, HIS WIFE AND SON A GROUP FOUND AT MEMPHIS (The Louvre)
8V THE CROUCHING SCRIBE Vth DYNASTY (The Louvre)
9VI THE NEW SCRIBE OF THE GIZEH MUSEUM
10VII THE KNEELING SCRIBE Vth DYNASTY (Boulaq Museum)
11VIII PEHOURNOWRI STATUETTE IN PAINTED LIMESTONE FOUND AT MEMPHIS (The Louvre)
12IX THE DWARF KHNOUMHOTPOU (Vth OR VIth DYNASTY) (Boulaq Museum)
13X THE FAVISSA OF KARNAK AND THE THEBAN SCHOOL OF SCULPTURE
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15II
16III
17IV
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19XI THE COW OF DEIR-EL-BAHARÎ
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21III
22IV
23V
24XII THE STATUETTE OF AMENÔPHIS IV (The Louvre)
25XIII FOUR CANOPIC HEADS FOUND IN THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS AT THEBES
26XIV A HEAD OF THE PHARAOH HARMHABI (Boulaq Museum)
27XV THE COLOSSUS OF RAMSES II AT BEDRECHEÎN
28XVI EGYPTIAN JEWELLERY IN THE LOUVRE
29XVII THE TREASURE OF ZAGAZIG
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32III
33IV
34V
35XVIII THREE STATUETTES IN WOOD (The Louvre)
36XIX A FRAGMENT OF A THEBAN STATUETTE
37XX THE LADY TOUÎ OF THE LOUVRE AND EGYPTIAN INDUSTRIAL SCULPTURE IN WOOD
38XXI SOME PERFUME LADLES OF THE XVIIIth DYNASTY (The Louvre)
39XXII SOME GREEN BASALT STATUETTES OF THE SAÏTE PERIOD
40XXIII A FIND OF SAÏTE JEWELS AT SAQQARAH
41XXIV A BRONZE EGYPTIAN CAT BELONGING TO M. BARRÈRE
42XXV A FIND OF CATS IN EGYPT
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