Egyptian Ornament
London: Allan Wingate, 1963. 1st English edition. Hardcover. 162 pages. 29 x 21 cm. 343 color illustrations. Bibliography. Explains and describes the role played by pure ornamentation in Egyptian art and relates the growth in its use to the contemporary scene. The copious illustrations demonstrate the skill of these early artists in an array of vivid, full-page reproductions of infinite variety and subtlety. The color combinations are striking; and reflect a great ability to use a limited number of basic colors and create enormous variation. Orig. illustrated white cloth. Fine in near fine dust wrapper. Item #7567
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