Arts, Leisure, and Sport in Ancient Egypt

Arts, Leisure, and Sport in Ancient Egypt
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Download or read book Arts, Leisure, and Sport in Ancient Egypt written by Don Nardo and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The many arts and crafts at which the Egyptians excelled and the numerous leisure pastimes they pursued are examined in detail in this enlightening book. Among the crafts covered are pottery- and glass-making, spinning and weaving, painting, sculpture and jewelry-making. Other chapters are devoted to Egyptian writing systems and literature, as well as activities such as music, dancing, wrestling, archery and hunting.


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