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100 1 _aPerrot, Georges,
_d1832-1914
245 1 2 _aA History of Art in Ancient Egypt, Vol. 1 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2012
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2012-07-05
508 _aProduced by Albert László, Matthew Wheaton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A History of Art in Ancient Egypt, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Perrot and Chipiez is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the development of ancient Egyptian art and architecture from its inception to its relationship with other ancient civilizations and its significance within the broader context of art history. The text aspires to trace the evolution of Egyptian art while delving into its connections with the culture, religion, and social structures of the time. The opening of the volume lays the groundwork for the subsequent exploration of Egyptian civilization, emphasizing the necessity of understanding the ancient art forms within their historical context. The authors argue that art serves as a crucial indicator of a civilization's values and beliefs, asserting that Egyptian art, while lacking individual expression, reflects the collective spirit of its society. The preface also highlights the transformative discoveries in Egyptology that have emerged since the writings of ancient historians like Herodotus, illustrating how modern research has redefined our understanding of antiquity. Overall, this foundational part sets the stage for a thorough examination of Egyptian art, its characteristics, and its enduring legacy in the history of art. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEgypt -- Antiquities
653 _aArt -- Egypt -- History
700 1 _aChipiez, Charles,
_d1835-1901
700 1 _aArmstrong, Walter, Sir,
_d1850-1918
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40144
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