EGYPT

Reaktion - EAN : 9781789145878

RIGGS CHRISTINA

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EAN : 9781789145878

Paru le : 28 févr. 2022

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EAN13 : 9781789145878
Editeur : Reaktion
Date Parution : 28 févr. 2022
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 208
Format : H:138 mm L:215 mm E:14 mm
Poids : 501gr

Résumé

Résumé : Often characterized as a ‘lost’ civilization that was ‘discovered’ by adventurers and archaeologists, ancient Egypt has fascinated and inspired many other cultures. Classical Greek and Roman writers admired ancient Egyptian philosophy; in the eighteenth century, secret societies like the Freemasons still upheld the wisdom of ancient Egypt. But why? Christina Riggs introduces the history, art and religion of Egypt from its earliest dynasties to its final fall to Rome, and explores the influence ancient Egypt has had through the centuries. Today, ancient Egypt is ubiquitous in museums, television documentaries and tattoo parlours – wherever people look for a past as ancient and impressive as they come. Looking for a vanished past, Riggs argues, always serves some purpose in the present.
Biographie : Christina Riggs is a British-American historian, academic, and former museum curator. She specializes in the history of archaeology, history of photography, and ancient Egyptian art, and her recent work has concentrated on the history, politics, and contemporary legacy of the 1922 discovery of Tutankahmun's tomb. Since 2019, she has been Professor of the History of Visual Culture at Durham University.[1] She is also a former Fellow of All Souls College, Oxford.[2] The author of several academic books, Riggs also writes on ancient Egyptian themes for a wider audience.[3] Her most recent books include Ancient Egyptian Magic: A Hands-On Guide and Treasured: How Tutankhamun Shaped a Century.