Ancient Egyptian and Mesopotamian art

Author: Luo Shiping
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: In art, durability is more important than uniqueness. Concentrated, instantaneous value is destined to be surpassed by permanence, and this permanence is a major standard in art, from which a sense of mystery arises. This volume narrates the development of architecture, sculpture, painting, and applied arts in ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, and other regions along the historical timeline. Following the desolate and ancient ruins along the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates rivers, it guides readers back through thousands of years of ancient civilization and history, interpreting the mysterious art of antiquity.