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Reading Egyptian Art
A Hieroglyphic Guide to Ancient Egyptian Painting and Sculpture
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An all-in-one volume providing an encyclopaedia of the major symbols, a visual compendium of artistic motifs and a sourcebook of Egyptian religious beliefs
A multi-purpose reference work, providing the key to the hidden meanings in Egyptian art: an encyclopaedia of the major signs and symbols, a visual compendium of artistic motifs, a sourcebook of Egyptian religious beliefs and ideas.
The hieroglyphs are thematically organized and include:
seated man • seated god • woman nursing child • wedjat eye • ear • breast • bull • cow • cat • lion • foreleg of ox • heart • falcon • vulture • ibis • wing • feather • crocodile • frog • scarab beetle • bee • tree • palm branch • lotus • sky • sun • star • djed column • fetish of Abydos • gold • ankh • fan • bow • knife • cartouche • Isis knot • board game • sistrum
A full reference section is also provided, with a complete list of the hieroglyphs, a glossary and a guide to further reading.
The hieroglyphs are thematically organized and include:
seated man • seated god • woman nursing child • wedjat eye • ear • breast • bull • cow • cat • lion • foreleg of ox • heart • falcon • vulture • ibis • wing • feather • crocodile • frog • scarab beetle • bee • tree • palm branch • lotus • sky • sun • star • djed column • fetish of Abydos • gold • ankh • fan • bow • knife • cartouche • Isis knot • board game • sistrum
A full reference section is also provided, with a complete list of the hieroglyphs, a glossary and a guide to further reading.
Extent: 224 pp
Format: Paperback
Illustrations: With over 450 illustrations
Publication date: 1994-06-01
Size: 23.2 x 18.2 cm
ISBN: 9780500277515
About the Author
Richard H. Wilkinson is an archaeologist in the field of Egyptology. He is Regents Professor Emeritus at the University of Arizona and founding director of the University of Arizona Egyptian Expedition.
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