Tutankhamen and Other Essays

Tutankhamen and Other Essays
Author: Arthur E. P. Brome Weigall
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 329
Release: 2015-07-02
Genre: History
ISBN: 1108082998

This work on Egyptian archaeology appeared in 1923 in response to surging public interest following the discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb.

Tutankhamun, His Tomb and Its Treasures

Tutankhamun, His Tomb and Its Treasures
Author: Iorwerth Eiddon Stephen Edwards
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Total Pages: 259
Release: 1976
Genre: History
ISBN: 0394411706

Beautiful color photos of the breathtaking tomb of Tutankhamun and the magnificent objects buried with the young pharoah.

Tutankhamen

Tutankhamen
Author: Joyce Tyldesley
Publisher: Basic Books
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2012-03-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0465029353

The discovery of King Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922 was perhaps the world's most important archaeological find. The only near-intact royal tomb to be preserved in the Valley of the Kings, it has supplied an astonishing wealth of artifacts, spurred a global fascination with ancient Egypt, and inspired folklore that continues to evolve today. Despite the tomb's prominence, however, precious little has been revealed about Tutankhamen himself. In Tutankhamen, acclaimed Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley unshrouds the enigmatic king. She explores his life and legacy as never before, and offers a compelling new window onto the world in which he lived. Tutankhamen ascended to the throne at approximately eight years of age and ruled for only ten years. Although his reign was brief and many of his accomplishments are now lost to us, it is clear that he was an important and influential king ruling in challenging times. His greatest achievement was to reverse a slew of radical and unpopular theological reforms instituted by his father and return Egypt to the traditional pantheon of gods. A meticulous examination of the evidence preserved both within his tomb and outside it allows Tyldesley to investigate Tutankhamen's family history and to explore the origins of the pervasive legends surrounding Tutankhamen's tomb. These legends include Tutankhamen's "curse" -- enduring myth that reaffirms the appeal of ancient magic in our modern world A remarkably vivid portrait of this fascinating and often misunderstood ruler, Tutankhamen sheds new light on the young king and the astonishing archeological discovery that earned him an eternal place in popular imagination.

Pharaohs of the Sun

Pharaohs of the Sun
Author: Rita E. Freed
Publisher:
Total Pages: 316
Release: 1999
Genre: Architecture, Egyptian
ISBN: 9780500050996

This catalogue brings to life the extraordinary world of ancient Egypt through more than 250 beautiful works of art, while essays by leading Egyptologists describe the Amarna period, a time of unprecedented changes - in art and architecture, technology, the role of women in religion and government - and the dramatic break with polytheism. Sculpture, architectural elements, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, tools and furniture illustrate the culture of this period. More than 400 illustrations of these objects from renowned collections - such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Ägyptisches Museum in Berlin, the British Museum and the Louvre are reproduced in this handsome volume.

Ancient Egypt in the Modern Imagination

Ancient Egypt in the Modern Imagination
Author: Eleanor Dobson
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 511
Release: 2020-01-23
Genre: History
ISBN: 1786726645

Ancient Egypt has always been a source of fascination to writers, artists and architects in the West. This book is the first study to address representations of Ancient Egypt in the modern imagination, breaking down conventional disciplinary boundaries between fields such as History, Classics, Art History, Fashion, Film, Archaeology, Egyptology, and Literature to further a nuanced understanding of ancient Egypt in cultures stretching from the eighteenth century to the present day, emphasising how some of the various meanings of ancient Egypt to modern people have traversed time and media. Divided into three themes, the chapters scrutinise different aspects of the use of ancient Egypt in a variety of media, looking in particular at the ways in which Egyptology as a discipline has influenced representations of Egypt, ancient Egypt's associations with death and mysticism, as well as connections between ancient Egypt and gendered power. The diversity of this study aims to emphasise both the multiplicity and the patterning of popular responses to ancient Egypt, as well as the longevity of this phenomenon and its relevance today.

The London Mercury

The London Mercury
Author: Sir John Collings Squire
Publisher:
Total Pages: 712
Release: 1923
Genre: English literature
ISBN:

Among Our Books

Among Our Books
Author: Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Publisher:
Total Pages: 892
Release: 1925
Genre: Classified catalogs (Dewey decimal)
ISBN:

A Passion for Egypt

A Passion for Egypt
Author: Julie Hankey
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 393
Release: 2001-09-27
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0857715550

The biography of Arthur Weigall, the British Egyptologist who was involved in the exploration and conservation of the monuments and antiquities of a region stretching from Luxor to the Sudan border. At a time when Egypt was being ransacked by private collectors and the agents of Western museums, it was said that, without Weigall, much more would have been lost altogether - most notably, the wall paintings in the Tombs of the Nobles. The enthusiasm and energy of the man and of the books and articles he wrote played a large part in popularising Egypt and Egyptology, and in promoting the then radical view that Egypt's antiquities belonged to the Egyptians. When, in 1922, Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered by his old colleague Howard Carter, Weigall came into open conflict with Carter's patron, Lord Carnarvon, for his handling of the question of rights in the tomb, and for his sale of information from it to the London Times. Following Carnarvon's premature death in Egypt, it was Weigall's remarks to the press that led to the notorious story of the 'Curse of the Pharaohs': a myth that persists to this day. Weigall had many talents: he also designed theatre scenery, made films and wrote novels. But his real legacy derives from his passion for Egypt, both ancient and modern - a passion that informs the whole of his compelling story.