The Art of Ancient Egypt - (Paperback)

About the Book

A portfolio of twenty-four loose A4 colour prints of gems from the collections of the Brooklyn Museum including mummy cases, fragments of friezes and statuettes. An accompanying booklet provides information about each item and an introductory booklist. Would make good posters or prints.

Book Synopsis

Ancient Egypt has always been an endless source of fascination and inspiration. Drawing on the exceptional holdings of Egyptian antiquities from The Brooklyn Museum, The Art of Ancient Egypt covers more than four millennia of Egyptian history while exploring the most intriguing themes surrounding ancient Egyptian artifacts.

About the Author

The Brooklyn Museum is one of the oldest and largest museums in the United States with an outstanding collection extending from ancient artifacts to the latest contemporary art. Its education department is considered one of the most innovative in the world. Its internationally acclaimed collection of Egyptian art is featured in The Art of Ancient Egypt: Masterpieces from the Brooklyn Museum and its Native American collection in The Native American Look Book: Art and Activities for Kids from The Brooklyn Museum, part of The New Press Portfolio Series.