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Ancient Egyptian art and architecture : a very short introduction

Title
Ancient Egyptian art and architecture : a very short introduction / Christina Riggs.
Author
Riggs, Christina.
Publication
New York : Oxford University Press, 2014.

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Description
xviii, 132 pages : illustrations; 18 cm.
Summary
Explores the variety of arts produced in Egypt over a span of 3,500 years. Examing the stories behind these objects and buildings, Riggs looks not only at what they can tell us about ancient Egyptian life, but also how their legacy continues to shape the contemporary world.
Series Statement
Very short introductions ; 403
Uniform Title
Very short introductions ; 403.
Subject
  • Art, Ancient > Egypt
  • Art, Egyptian
  • Architecture, Egyptian
  • Architecture, Ancient > Egypt
  • Kunst
  • Architektur
  • Ägypten
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Four little words -- Egypt on display -- Making Egyptian art and architecture -- Art and power -- Signs, sex, status -- Out of Egypt.
ISBN
  • 9780199682782
  • 019968278X
LCCN
40024385747
OCLC
  • ocn896712979
  • 896712979
  • SCSB-9534426
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries