What do the temples and tombs of Ancient Egypt conceal? How old is the Great Sphinx? Which queen was considered the most beautiful? What was discovered in Tutankhamun's tomb? Within the pages of this book, you will find a multitude of facts about the art of Ancient Egypt. You will see a variety of statues, bas-reliefs, wall paintings, and drawings on papyrus. High-quality photographs and unique information will help decode numerous symbols in painting and sculpture, understand the conventions for depicting gods, royalty, and even animals, as well as introduce you to the history of archaeological discoveries that made the whole world talk about the art of Ancient Egypt!
Author: Bénédicte Lhoyer
Illustrations: Valérie Perrin
Translation: Tatyana Lenchenko
Pages: 128 (offset). Hardcover
Dimensions: 240x200x14 mm
Series: Children's Art History
