Egyptian Art in the Age of the Pyramids
by James P. Allen, et al.
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art 1999
ISBN/ASIN: 0870999060
ISBN-13: 9780870999062
Number of pages: 536
Description:
This is the first exhibition to be devoted entirely to the approximate five centuries of the Old Kingdom. One of its notable qualities is that it restores our temporal perspective. In doing so, it demonstrates the extraordinary flowering of the arts at the time the pyramids were built, when not only architecture, but sculpture, painting, and the decorative arts were at their peak.
Download or read it online for free here:
Download link
(99MB, PDF)
Similar books
Famous European Artistsby Sarah K. Bolton - Thomas Y. Crowell & Co.
'Reverence for what is great is a universal feeling...' From the table of contents: Michael Angelo; Leonardo da Vinci; Raphael of Urbino; Titian; Murillo; Rubens; Rembrandt; Sir Joshua Reynolds; Sir Edwin Landseer; Turner.
(13226 views)
House of Eternity: The Tomb of Nefertariby John McDonald - Getty Publications
This book is replete with full-color photographs of the contrasting desert landscape, the elaborate tomb, and the paintings. Included are explanations of the hieroglyphs and artwork, plus interesting snippets from Nefertari's culture.
(19409 views)
Islamic Art and Geometric Design: Activities for Learning- Metropolitan Museum of Art
Examine the principles of geometric design that are the basis for the intricate patterns in the art of the Islamic world. Includes a brief overview of Islamic art, an introduction to related works, and a series of pattern-making activities.
(18665 views)
Greek Art from Prehistoric to Classicalby Michael Norris, at al. - Metropolitan Museum of Art
This book was designed not only to introduce a collection of Greek art to teachers and their students, but also to provide them with a general grounding in ancient Greek culture, from the prehistoric period to the end of the Classical age.
(15154 views)