Author: | ISBN: | 9780486154305 | |
Publisher: | Dover Publications | Publication: | August 28, 2012 |
Imprint: | Dover Publications | Language: | English |
Author: | |
ISBN: | 9780486154305 |
Publisher: | Dover Publications |
Publication: | August 28, 2012 |
Imprint: | Dover Publications |
Language: | English |
Classic examination of the historical development of Egyptian decorative art, including the writing of hieroglyphs and the origin of patterns. Over 200 carefully drawn figures illustrate spirals, feathers, rosettes, lotus blossoms, basket work, cornices, gods and goddeses, scarabs, and more. Invaluable to students of fine art, art history, and the decorative arts.
Classic examination of the historical development of Egyptian decorative art, including the writing of hieroglyphs and the origin of patterns. Over 200 carefully drawn figures illustrate spirals, feathers, rosettes, lotus blossoms, basket work, cornices, gods and goddeses, scarabs, and more. Invaluable to students of fine art, art history, and the decorative arts.