A Guide To The Egyptian Galleries In The British Museum: Sculpture

By E.A. Wallis Budge

Book Overview

""A Guide to the Egyptian Galleries in the British Museum: Sculpture"" by E. A. Wallis Budge is a comprehensive guidebook that provides readers with an in-depth look at the Egyptian sculptures on display at the British Museum. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of the museum's collection.The first section of the book provides readers with an overview of the history of Egypt and its art. This section includes a discussion of the different periods of Egyptian history, as well as an examination of the various styles of Egyptian art.The second section of the book focuses on the sculptures themselves. This section includes detailed descriptions of each sculpture, as well as information about the materials used to create them and the techniques used by the sculptors.The third section of the book provides readers with a guide to the layout of the Egyptian galleries in the British Museum. This section includes maps and diagrams that help readers navigate the galleries and locate specific sculptures.Overall, ""A Guide to the Egyptian Galleries in the British Museum: Sculpture"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the art and history of ancient Egypt. It provides readers with a wealth of information about the sculptures on display at the British Museum, as well as an understanding of the broader cultural context in which they were created.With 39 Plates And 46 Illustrations In The Text.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428637346
• ISBN13: 9781428637344
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 456 Pages
• Weight: 1.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"