Egyptian Decorative Art
By (author): "William Matthew Flinders Petrie"
Genres:Egyptology books
Publish Date:
June 1st 1989
ISBN0486409074
ISBN139780486409078
AsinEgyptian Decorative Art
Original titleEgyptian Decorative Art
Classic examination of the historical development of Egyptian decorative art, including the writing of hieroglyphs and the origin of patterns. Over 200 carefully drawn figures illustrate spirals, feathers, rosettes, lotus blossoms, basket work, cornices, gods and goddeses, scarabs, and more. Invaluable to students of fine art, art history, and the decorative arts.