The Arts & Crafts of Ancient Egypt

The Arts & Crafts of Ancient Egypt
Title The Arts & Crafts of Ancient Egypt PDF eBook
Author William Matthew Flinders Petrie
Publisher
Pages 268
Release 1909
Genre Art industries and trade, Egyptian
ISBN

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The Traditional Crafts of Egypt

The Traditional Crafts of Egypt
Title The Traditional Crafts of Egypt PDF eBook
Author Menha el-Batraoui
Publisher
Pages 314
Release 2016
Genre Handicraft
ISBN 9789774167539

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Many traditional crafts practiced in contemporary Egypt can be traced back hundreds, if not thousands, of years. Scenes inscribed on the walls of ancient temples and tombs depict the earliest Egyptians making pottery and papyrus and working with stone, wood, and other materials. The eleven chapters of this volume explore these and other crafts that continue to flourish in Egypt. From copper and glass works to jewelry, woodwork, and hand-woven carpets and fabric, each chapter offers an in-depth look at one material or craft and the artisans who keep its traditions alive. The authors, drawing on historical sources and documentary research, sketch the evolution of each craft, looking into its origins, the development of tools and methods used in the craft, and the diverse influences that have shaped the form and function of craft items produced today, ranging widely through the pharaonic, Coptic, Islamic, and modern periods. This historical examination is complemented by extensive field research and interviews with craftsmen and women, which serve to set these crafts into a living cultural context and offer a window into the modern craft economy, the lives of craftspeople, and the local communities and traditions they express and sustain. The volume is amply illustrated with vivid photographs of contemporary craft items and artisans at work, from the coastal town of Damietta to the far-flung deserts and the ancient alleyways of Cairo. It is a narrative and visual tour that provides valuable insight into contemporary Egypt as seen through its material culture and the legions of unsung artists who nourish and enrich it.

Ancient Egyptian Designs for Artists and Craftspeople

Ancient Egyptian Designs for Artists and Craftspeople
Title Ancient Egyptian Designs for Artists and Craftspeople PDF eBook
Author Eva Wilson
Publisher Courier Corporation
Pages 128
Release 1987-01-01
Genre Design
ISBN 0486253392

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Over 400 images of papyrus, sun god Re, lotus, scarabs, plant scrolls, many other authentic motifs. Notes. Captions.

The Crafts and Culture of the Ancient Egyptians

The Crafts and Culture of the Ancient Egyptians
Title The Crafts and Culture of the Ancient Egyptians PDF eBook
Author Joann Jovinelly
Publisher
Pages 52
Release 2003
Genre
ISBN 9781435836327

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Students can navigate up and down the Nile River, becoming entranced by the mysteries of ancient Egypt. They can read about the beliefs and religious practices of early Egyptians, their inventions and architecture, as well as the daily life of both slaves and nobles. They can design a pharaoh's headdress and necklace, recreate an ancient marble game, mummify a replica of a stuffed cat, and learn the art of writing hieroglyphs. Each artfully rendered craft represents a historical window into the vanished world of the ancient Egyptians.

Searching for Ancient Egypt

Searching for Ancient Egypt
Title Searching for Ancient Egypt PDF eBook
Author University of Pennsylvania. Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Publisher Cornell University Press
Pages 356
Release 1997
Genre Architecture
ISBN 0801434823

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Lavishly illustrated in color, this book presents a spectacular collection of archaeological and artistic treasures covering the extent of Egyptian art from the Predynastic Period of the fourth millennium B.C. to the Greco-Roman period of the fourth century A.D. The volume features more than 130 objects ranging from architectural elements of a royal palace and funerary chapel to delicate jewelry and textile fragments, and contains many objects never previously shown in print. In an introductory essay David P. Silverman documents major expeditions to sites in Egypt and Nubia and summarizes the new information gleaned about ancient Egyptian civilization. Donald B. Redford provides a general treatment of ancient Egypt history. The objects themselves are introduced with concise essays by recognized Egyptologists: Edward Brovarski, Rita E. Freed, Arielle P. Kozloff, David O'Connor, Edna R. Russmann, William K. Simpson, and Josef W. Wegner. Contributors-- Edward Brovarski, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Rita Freed, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Arielle Kozloff, Cleveland Museum of Art David O'Connor, Institute of Fine Arts, New York University Donald Redford, University of Toronto Edna. R. Russman, Brooklyn Museum of Art David Silverman, University of Pennsylvania William Kelly Simpson, Yale University Josef W. Wegner, University of Pennsylvania

Egyptian Art (World of Art)

Egyptian Art (World of Art)
Title Egyptian Art (World of Art) PDF eBook
Author Bill Manley
Publisher Thames & Hudson
Pages 420
Release 2018-01-23
Genre Art
ISBN 0500774099

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An insightful volume delving into the enduringly compelling art of ancient Egypt, from a new historical perspective The art and architecture of Egypt during the age of the pharaohs continue to capture the imagination of the modern world. Among the great creative achievements of ancient Egypt are a set of constant forms: archetypes in art and architecture in which the origins of concepts such as authority, divinity, beauty, and meaning are readily discernible. Whether adapted to fine, delicate jewelry or colossal statues, these forms maintain a human face—with human ideas and emotions. These artistic templates, and the ideas they articulated, were refined and reinvented through dozens of centuries, until scenes first created for the earliest kings, around 3000 BCE, were eventually used to represent Roman emperors and the last officials of pre-Christian Egypt. Bill Manley’s account of the art of ancient Egypt draws on the finest works through more than 3,000 years and places celebrated masterpieces, from the Narmer palette to Tutankhamun’s gold mask, in their original contexts in the tombs, temples, and palaces of the pharaohs and their citizens.

Art of Ancient Egypt

Art of Ancient Egypt
Title Art of Ancient Egypt PDF eBook
Author Edith Whitney Watts
Publisher Metropolitan Museum of Art
Pages 185
Release 1998
Genre Art, Ancient
ISBN 0870998536

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"[A] comprehensive resource, which contains texts, posters, slides, and other materials about outstanding works of Egyptian art from the Museum's collection"--Welcome (preliminary page).