Hieroglyphs: A Very Short Introduction

by Penelope Wilson

Book Overview

Hieroglyphs were far more than a language. They were an omnipresent and all-powerful force in communicating the messages of ancient Egyptian culture for over three thousand years. This ancient form of expression was used as art, as a means of identifying Egyptian-ness, even for communication with the gods. In this exciting new study, Penelope Wilson explores the cultural significance of hieroglyphs with an emphasis on previously neglected areas such...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0192805029
• ISBN13: 9780192805027
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 4.5" x 6.8"