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

A rich source of ideas and inspiration for all craftspeople and artists, the designs in this title can be used as stencil or embroidery patterns, stationery designs, furniture decoration, glass painting guides or whatever the imagination chooses.

"This catalogue is published in conjunction with the exhibition 'The Dawn of Egyptian Art' on view at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York from April 10 to August 5, 2012"--T.p. verso.

371 illustrations adapted from Egyptian sources, depicting gods and pharaohs, priests and priestesses, ordinary people, plants and animals, scenes of state occasion, battle, funerary custom, domestic life, and more.

Gods and Pharaohs, priests and ordinary folk, plants, animals, and other elements of ancient Egyptian life appear in illustrations depicting state occasions, battles, funerary customs, and domestic settings. Meticulously adapted from authentic murals, pottery, jewelry, and other sources, the opulent display of royalty-free designs reveals the beauty and exotic appeal of Egyptian art from the time of the Pharaohs. Artists and craftworkers will welcome this rich treasury for its many practical uses. Students of Egyptian art and culture will value the images for their accurate portrayal of life from a bygone civilization.

A survey of Egyptian art and architecture is enhanced by revised text, an updated bibliography, and over four hundred illustrations.

From Berlin to Boston, and St Petersburg to Sydney, ancient Egyptian art fills the galleries of some of the world's greatest museums, while the architecture of Egyptian temples and pyramids has attracted tourists to Egypt for centuries. But what did Egyptian art and architecture mean to the people who first made and used it - and why has it had such an enduring appeal? In this Very Short Introduction, Christina Riggs explores the visual arts produced in Egypt over a span of some 4,000 years. The stories behind these objects and buildings have much to tell us about how people in ancient Egypt lived their lives in relation to each other, the natural environment, and the world of the gods. Demonstrating how ancient Egypt has fascinated Western audiences over the centuries with its impressive pyramids, eerie mummies, and distinctive visual style, Riggs considers the relationship between ancient Egypt and the modern world. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.