Egyptian Decorative Art
Egyptian Decorative Art
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Book Description
Classic examination of the historical development of Egyptian decorative art offers interesting views on Egyptian taste in decorating, the ornamental writing of hieroglyphs, the origin of patterns, and more. Over 200 carefully drawn figures illustrate types of decoration under discussion: zigzags, waves, spirals, feathers, rosettes, lotus blossoms, basket work, cornices, gods and goddeses, the scarab, and much else. Invaluable to students of fine art, art history, and the decorative arts.
Egyptian Decorative Art,W. M. Flinders Petrie,Dover Publications,0486409074,Ancient - Egypt,Art & Art Instruction,Customs & Traditions,Decoration and ornament,Design - Decorative,Egypt,History - Ancient & Classical,Social Science,Sociology,History / Ancient / Egypt
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