| From pyramids to papyrus, the art of Ancient Egypt is both beautiful and mysterious. Today we can see and experience with awe and admiration what remains of this incredible culture, thanks to the magnificent ruins and the many worldwide museum collections. In the art and architecture of the Ancient Egyptians, color, gesture, and symbol, together with location, scale, and orientation were laden with meaning.
The color palette of the Egyptians was also quite unique: black – a ‘good’ color, used to show life and the afterlife; red – a ‘bad’ color for the desert and death; golden yellow – a ‘holy’ color, for shining gods and the sun; blue – for water and the heavens; and green – for plants and natural life force.
This book offers a wealth of designs and pictures. It’s the perfect place to begin your exploration of Egyptian art and culture.
Book specifications: paperback, 96 pgs., 8 1/2 in. x 11 5/8 in.
Publisher: Chartwell Books, 2005. |
