The Hidden Life of Ancient Egypt

The Hidden Life of Ancient Egypt
Autor: Clare Gibson.
Format: 277 x 216mm, 208 pages.
Illustrations: Fifty featured plates and many additional artefacts. Cased with jacket
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Clare Gibson's new title in the acclaimed and highly popular 'Hidden Life' series, featuring favourites like the wonders of King Tut's tomb to the beautiful, newly restored wall paintings from the painted tomb-chapel of Nebamun. Click on the cover below to see some sample pages:

  • What was ancient life really like? See how the Egyptians worked, warred, feasted and worshipped.
  • How did Egyptians hope to attain their dearest hope, to be found worthy in the halls of Osiris, lord of the underworld, and so achieve eternal life?
  • Who were the gods who reigned supreme over this land of towering monuments and incredible wealth?

The answers to these questions and many more, revealed in the the dazzling artworks which are the greatest monument to Egyptian civilization.

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Ancient Egypt: land of pharaohs, mummies, and mystery. In her latest book, Clare Gibson seeks to uncover the hidden meanings in Egyptian art and to discover the story of the people who created this magnificent civilisation. Through a detailed interpretation of the beautiful Egyptian art, Gibson discovers the forgotten hopes and dreams, magic and religion of a lost empire. Wall-paintings and illustrations, jewelry and golden burial goods – these are not just beautiful objects, but also hold the secrets to understanding the Egyptians’ life. Gibson combines threads of history, religion, and symbology to breathe new life in a lost empire.
The full-colour illustrations, many in full- or double-page spread, allow the reader to fully appreciate the beauty of the artworks, while the many detail images highlight significant symbols. The book is enhanced by a brief introduction to the mysterious hieroglyphs.

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