- Hardcover: 288 pages
- Publisher: Prestel Publishing; 1st Edition edition (June 2002)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 3791327356
- ISBN-13: 978-3791327358
- Product Dimensions: 29.8 x 24.8 x 2.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.8 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #836,849 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Book Description
Ancient Egyptian antiquities are dominated by art and artifacts depicting the Netherworld, the alternate universe mummified bodies would enter at the end of their physical lives, where they would live on for eternity. In this dazzling book, photographs and exhaustive texts illustrate how the promise of a glorious rebirth pervaded the daily life of Egyptians, from commoners to the most powerful pharaohs.
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The Quest for Immortality accompanies an exhibition of Egyptian funerary art by the same name, which dates from nearly two thousand years before the Christian era. Drawn from the collection of Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, this major exhibition opens at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. in 2002 and travels throughout the United States over a five-year period before an extended tour in Europe.Objects such as coffins, tombs, masks, jewelry, papyri, sarcophagi, and monumental and small-scale sculpture reveal the reverence and awe with which this highly developed ancient culture considered the mystery of death. Fascinating essays explore Egyptian art history, customs, and worship, with specific focus on the Amduat, a book devoted to the pharaoh’s twelve-hour journey to the afterlife. Additional writings detail the background of the collection and focus upon the role of art in ancient Egypt. Throughout, readers will experience the artistry of the ancient Egyptians as it comes to life in this magnificent book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully illustrated catalog,
By Hildo Biersma "Hildo Biersma" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Quest for Immortality: Hidden Treasures of Egypt (Hardcover)
This exhibition catalog is beautifully illustrated, with many of the photographs extremely clear and all of very high quality. Most inscriptions are readable; larger objects are not just shown whole, but also in detail. It is a pleasure to see some many objects from Tanis included - King Tut has been over-exposed and the Tanis objects are less well-known.The introductory essays provide useful background information; the catalog item descriptions are useful but of varying depth.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great companion to a wonderful exhibit,
By Arahila "asrd1" (Lincolnton, NC United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Quest for Immortality: Hidden Treasures of Egypt (Hardcover)
The Quest for Immortality now at the National Gallery in Washington, DC is an eye-popping collection of famous items and unseen wonders from Cairo's Egyptian Museum. With the images fresh in your mind of the originals use the catalog articles to expand your knowledge of Queen Ahhotep and her jewels or the beauty of Nakhtmin's wife.Don't miss my favorites the charming Ptolemaic bronze cat votive and the lapis lazuli Goddess Maat from the Third Intermediate Period.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully illustrated catalog,
By Hildo Biersma "Hildo Biersma" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Quest for Immortality: Hidden Treasures of Egypt (Hardcover)
This exhibition catalog is beautifully illustrated, with many of the photographs extremely clear and all of very high quality. Most inscriptions are readable; larger objects are not just shown whole, but also in detail. It is a pleasure to see some many objects from Tanis included - King Tut has been over-exposed and the Tanis objects are less well-known.The introductory essays provide useful background information; the catalog item descriptions are useful but of varying depth. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great companion to a wonderful exhibit,
By Arahila "asrd1" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Quest for Immortality: Hidden Treasures of Egypt (Hardcover)
The Quest for Immortality now at the National Gallery in Washington, DC is an eye-popping collection of famous items and unseen wonders from Cairo's Egyptian Museum. With the images fresh in your mind of the originals use the catalog articles to expand your knowledge of Queen Ahhotep and her jewels or the beauty of Nakhtmin's wife.Don't miss my favorites the charming Ptolemaic bronze cat votive and the lapis lazuli Goddess Maat from the Third Intermediate Period. 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautifully Done Exhibit Book,
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This review is from: The Quest for Immortality: Hidden Treasures of Egypt (Hardcover)
Well done highlight of an exhibit that easily equals the Tut exhibit.Photos are gorgeous and text is just enough without bogging you down in details. |
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