The Art of Egypt Book of Postcards

by Katie Burke

Book Overview

Thousands of years after its creation, the art of ancient Egypt holds a strong attraction for modern viewers. From the mysterious images of Egyptian funerary art, to the stylized depictions of the mighty god-kings, the pharaohs, to the elegant simplicity and craftsmanship of everyday Egyptian objects, the archaeological remnants of this ancient culture continue to inspire admiration and awe. These thirty masterworks are all from the Brooklyn Museum of Art's renowned collection of Egyptian antiquities. Pomegranate s books of postcards contain thirty top-quality reproductions bound together in a handy, artful collection. Easy to remove and produced on heavy card stock, these stunning postcards are a delight to the sender and receiver. Note: postcards are oversized and may require additional postage.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764913670
• ISBN13: 9780764913679
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Pomegranate
• Length: 30 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.