For some 3,000 years, the great civilization of the Nile Valley produced some of the finest works of art the world has ever known, whether exquisitely painted on tomb walls, carved in stone or wood, or cast in metal. Illustrated with over 250 remarkable objects from the British Museum and other collections in Egypt, the United States and Europe, this book traces the course of Egyptian art from its sudden initial flowering to its final resurgence during the rule of the Ptolemies. The author explains how the ancient artists developed a system that was perfectly adapted to expressing the Egyptians' world view, encapsulated in their religious and funerary beliefs. She explores the different functions of artistic products in temples, tombs and everyday life, and stresses the importance of understanding them within the context for which they were originally designed.

About the Author
Richard Woff is Head of Schools and Young Audiences Education at the British Museum. He is the author of several books for children including Ancient Greek Olympics (British Museum Press)


Book Information
ISBN 9780714131283
Author Richard Woff
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint British Museum Press
Publisher British Museum Press