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

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.

"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.

This book presents over 100 striking images from ancient Egypt - winged gazelle, gods and goddesses, a royal headdress, a column adorned with lotus and papyrus motifs, a sphinx, royal barge, hieroglyphic symbols, borders containing human figures and floral designs, a musician, real and mythical winged creatures, a mummy case, a scarab beetle, and more. Instructions for creating designs on fabric, wood, leather, and other surfaces that absorb ink.

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.

The beauty and exotic appeal of ancient Egyptian art is revealed in male and female figures, hieroglyphics, florals, geometric motifs, animal shapes, papyrus blossoms, cobras, much more. 251 color illustrations.

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.