Pocket Museum: Ancient Egypt

This illustrated guide explores 200 significant Ancient Egyptian objects from museums worldwide. Spanning 5,000 years, Ancient Egyptian art reflected complex beliefs and practices. This book examines objects from around 4000 BCE, including iconic masterpieces like Tutankhamun’s mummy mask and Nefertiti’s painted plaster bust. It contextualizes these works and delves into the history of collecting and interpretation, exploring how fashions and collectors have shaped museum representations and the objects themselves.

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