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Cleopatra of Egypt: from History to Myth

Categorie	Het oude Egypte
Boeknummer	#305550-KJ16
Titel	Cleopatra of Egypt: from History to Myth
Auteur	Walker, Susan & Peter Higgs
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	London : The British Museum
Jaar van uitgave	2001
ISBN10	0714119431
ISBN13	9780714119434
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Original wrappers, illustrations in colour, 4to.
Samenvatting	Fabled for her sexual allure and cunning intelligence, Cleopatra VII of Egypt has fascinated generations of admirers and detractors since her tumultuous life ended in suicide in 30 B. C. The last of the Ptolemaic monarchs who had ruled Egypt for three centuries, Cleopatra created her own mythology. She became an icon in her own lifetime and a legend after her death. This lavishly illustrated catalogue coincides with a major international exhibition celebrating images of Cleopatra. It explores how she was depicted during her own era, in works ranging from coins to life-size sculpture. Exciting new discoveries are featured - including seven Egyptian-style statues believed to represent Cleopatra, and two portraits probably commissioned while she was living in Rome with Julius Caesar. The bo... (Lees verder)ok also examines interpretations of Cleopatra from the Renaissance to modern times, as seen in paintings, ceramics, jewelry, plays, operas, and film. In addition, recent archaeological finds from Alexandria (Cleopatra's capital) and from Rome illustrate aspects of life in Cleopatra's day.
Pagina's	384
Conditie	Goed — Light tobacco smell.
Prijs	€ 12,50

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