Fayoum Portraits

Art Memoir

Geoffroy-Schmeiter

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English

Thames & Hudson
20 July 1998

History of art: ancient & classical art; Portraits in art; History; Archaeology by period & region

Miraculously preserved in the desert sands, the people of Roman Egypt had their likenesses captured in portraits painted on coffins. But who created these images? This book attempts to piece together the secret of these ancient portaits, which can be seen in museums all over the world.

By: Geoffroy-Schmeiter
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 145mm,
Weight: 300g
ISBN: 9780500237632
ISBN 10: 0500237638
Pages: 80
Publication Date: 20 July 1998
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Fayoum Portraits (Art Memoir)

Miraculously preserved in the shroud of the desert sands, the people of Roman Egypt secured their immortality by having their likenesses captured in extraordinarily expressive and beautiful portraits painted on coffins - a severe matron displaying her sumptuous jewels; a youthful soldier of ambiguous charm; a young woman with a childlike, melancholy grace. But who created these beguiling images? What society was rich and proud enough to show itself this way beyond death? This charming book pieces together the secret of these ancient portraits, and presents reproductions of 57. (Kirkus UK)