Visual and Written Culture in Ancient Egypt

Visual and Written Culture in Ancient Egypt
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 439
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ISBN-10 : 9780198152507
ISBN-13 : 0198152507
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Book Synopsis Visual and Written Culture in Ancient Egypt by : John Baines

Download or read book Visual and Written Culture in Ancient Egypt written by John Baines and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-05-17 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A generously illustrated collection of John Baines's influential writings on the role of writing and the importance of visual culture in ancient Egypt. Investigation of these key topics in a comparative study of early civilizations is pursued through a number of case studies, and characterized by a radically interdisciplinary approach.


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