The Pyramids And the Sphinx - Couverture rigide

Rossi, Corinna

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 8854401013 ISBN 13 : 9788854401013

Editeur : White Star, 2005

Synopsis

The Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza were for centuries the symbols of the entire Egyptian civilization. Mysterious and irresistible to the eye, these monumental structures suggested to visitors to the banks of the Nile a religious vision of one of the most highly refined and evolved of Mediterranean civilizations. We still do not know today with certainty what techniques were used to construct them, but the most recent research and excavations have thrown on new light on the world that revolved around the building sites and on the daily life of generations of the designers and craftsmen who dedicated their lives to these immense constructions. This new knowledge has allowed archaeologists to draw away the veil from much of the 'common' history of ancient Egypt. This book is dedicated to the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, the emblems and glory of the Fourth Dynasty, but also to the pyramids and tombs that stretch from Saqqarah to Meidum and Dashur. In the light of the most recent findings and thanks to all-new photographs and plans, the reader is led on a discovery of the most fascinating face of the Nilotic civilization. Tribute is also paid to the pharaohs who ordered the pyramids' construction, the treasures found in the most famous tombs, and the men who have revealed their secrets. It is new in the "Egyptian Treasures" series.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Presenting up-to-date research and all-new photographs and plans, this authoritative volume provides a fascinating study of the Great Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, as well as lesser-known pyramids and tombs from Saqqara to Meidum and Dashur. Superb photography gives students and armchair archaeologists an unprecedented opportunity to see, close-up, the remarkable design of grave goods such as jewelry and furniture, details of painted and carved reliefs, the awe-inspiring architecture of the pyramids, and the always fascinating statuary. A chronology at the beginning of the book outlines the different periods, from the Early Dynastic period (circa 3000-2650 BC) through the Greco-Roman period (332 BC-642 AD). A detailed map notes the significant archaeological sites. Organized chronologically, the book begins with a study of the Step Pyramid of Saqqara, masterpiece of the architect Imhotep who, in a groundbreaking practice, used stone for the construction of an entire tomb, rather than mud brick—a building technique that was to have a major impact on the architecture of ancient Egypt. Throughout the book, photographs and text highlight the artistry and skill that made these pyramids and temples such precious world treasures.

Biographie de l'auteur

Corinna Rossi completed a Ph.D. in Egyptology from Cambridge University and works with the Collegio di Milano. Her articles on ancient architecture have been widely published internationally. She is the author of Flying High Egypt.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: White Star
• Date d'édition: 2005
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 8854401013
• ISBN 13: 9788854401013
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 280
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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