The Gold of the Pharaohs

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'i-m;
^ The true glory of the gold of ancient E^pt was revealed
' 'i jhi3 century by the treasure found in the tombs of
¦ Tutankhamun (in the Valley of the Kings) and Psusennes I (at Tanis).
Alongside neckuces, bracelets, rings and ear-rings lay death ' masks carved in solid gold. The formal perfection of these
magnificent objects bears witness to both the technical mastery and the astounding imagination of the artists who worked in the nile valley.
More than 200 colour llustrations
When we think of ancient Egypt, we think first of its monumental architecture. But the land of the Pharaohs has also bequeathed to us universal masterpieces of the goldsmith's art. The fabulous treasures that were laid out alongside the dead rulers in their tombs quite simply beggared the belief of those of our contemporaries who first set eyes on them - Carter for Tutankhamun, Montet for the necropolis of Tanis. This book presents a unique and stunning overview of the art of the E^ptian... Tovább

Fülszöveg

'i-m;
^ The true glory of the gold of ancient E^pt was revealed
' 'i jhi3 century by the treasure found in the tombs of
¦ Tutankhamun (in the Valley of the Kings) and Psusennes I (at Tanis).
Alongside neckuces, bracelets, rings and ear-rings lay death ' masks carved in solid gold. The formal perfection of these
magnificent objects bears witness to both the technical mastery and the astounding imagination of the artists who worked in the nile valley.
More than 200 colour llustrations
When we think of ancient Egypt, we think first of its monumental architecture. But the land of the Pharaohs has also bequeathed to us universal masterpieces of the goldsmith's art. The fabulous treasures that were laid out alongside the dead rulers in their tombs quite simply beggared the belief of those of our contemporaries who first set eyes on them - Carter for Tutankhamun, Montet for the necropolis of Tanis. This book presents a unique and stunning overview of the art of the E^ptian goldsmiths, richly illustrated with reproductions of the original works themselves - from the massive volumes of gold and silver coffins to the delicacy of enamelled pectorals and tiny talismans. Over the space of two thousand years, these glorious objects were accumulated in the tombs on the banks of the Nile. Since time immemorial they have lured treasure hunters, and have been the constant scene of pillage, spoliation and grave robbing. Fortunately, since the beginning of this century, archeologists have at last been able to save a large part of this treasure for the common heritage of humanity. Through its texts and colour illustrations, The Gold of the Pharoahs provides the reader with an exceptional insight into the genius of the ancient Egyptians, for whom gold was nothing other than "the flesh of the gods". Vissza