The book is divided into two chapters. Chapter 1 presents a formal analysis and discussion of the pottery recovered during the excavations at El-Hawawish. The material is divided into two main groups: pottery of the late Old Kingdom to Middle Kingdom, and pottery of all later periods to the Late Roman. The main types are illustrated extensively and detailed descriptions are provided. Chapter 2 deals with the decoration techniques and the colour conventions. The preparation of the various surfaces to receive paintings is examined and the conventions used for colouring figures of humans,...
The book is divided into two chapters. Chapter 1 presents a formal analysis and discussion of the pottery recovered during the excavations at El-Hawaw...
Egyptian animal imagery has long been admired for its accuracy, but the postures and activities of depicted species have received less attention. This text takes a unique approach by documenting the way in which animals are shown behaving in Old Kingdom tomb scenes and then comparing them with contemporary zoological knowledge.
Egyptian animal imagery has long been admired for its accuracy, but the postures and activities of depicted species have received less attention. This...
