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Egyptian Painting

by T. G. H. James

An illustrated survey of ancient Egyptian painting, examining the materials, conventions, and techniques used by artists three thousand years ago. Drawing on the collection of the British Museum, it explores how these colourful works recorded everyday Egyptian life.

Accession 1627 ISBN 0714120383 Publisher British Museum
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