Atlas of Egyptian Art

by E. Prisse d’Avennes

This enchanted tour of Egyptian art by one of its early explorers is one of the most beautiful modern works on ancient Egyptian art. Prisse d’Avennes’ monumental work, first published in Paris over a ten-year period between 1868 and 1878, includes the only surviving record of many lost artifacts. ‘‘None of Prisse’s contemporaries had the skill or endurance to bring such an endeavor to such a brilliant end. He was far ahead of his time in his awareness of the vulnerability of the monuments and the need to protect them and to record them. His were the first reliable drawings of Egyptian architecture and ornaments and the first plans and sections of constructions newly excavated. He returned to Paris [in 1860] with a rich harvest of 300 drawings, 400 meters of squeezes, and 150 photographs.’’ ― Maarten J. Raven, Curator of the Egyptian Department, the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden. Now reissued in a handy new hardbound reference format.

Genres: Art, Egypt, Art History, Egyptology, Nonfiction, Reference

174 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1991

Reviews

[Ryan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Marvelous.

[Lucius18 H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a beautiful book, great illustrations.

[A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Prisse d'Avennes being an architect, his drawings were very precise and pleasant. It includes some pieces that have been destroyed since, and some of the earliest attempts at photography.

[Anton Hychka · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book brings color to knowledge about ancient Egypt.