Egypt Lost and Found:Explorers and Travellers on the Nile by Alberto Siliotti

Egypt Lost and Found:Explorers and Travellers on the Nile by Alberto Siliotti

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This work chronicles the rediscovery of Egypt and its priceless art treasures by European travellers over the last 500 years. The author interweaves text and colour illustrations, many of which are the detailed drawings and paintings made by travellers documenting their journeys.

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Egypt Lost and Found:Explorers and Travellers on the Nile by Alberto Siliotti

This work chronicles the story of the rediscovery of Egypt and its priceless art treasures by European travellers over the last five hundred years. The book interweaves text with colour illustrations, many the detailed drawings and paintings made by travellers documenting their journey. David Roberts, Hector Horeau and many other lesser-known artists made drawings and illustrations that greatly contribute to our knowledge of this recovered world of temples, sphinxes. obelisks, columns, pylons, tombs and low-reliefs. Illuminating some of the greatest adventures and discoveries of all time, this book is intended for anyone with an interest in the Egyptians and their legacy.
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ISBN 13 9780500018828
ISBN 10 0500018820
Title Egypt Lost and Found:Explorers and Travellers on the Nile
Author Alberto Siliotti
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Year published 1999-01-25
Number of pages 368
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.