Similar
Related
Egypt. History. Iconographic Encyclopedia Of Science Literature And Art 1851
Summary
A treasure trove of almost 12,000 detailed engravings, The Complete Encyclopedia of Illustration is a marvel of a collection culled from the worlds of science, history, geography, mythology, art, architecture, and more. Fully referenced, this volume is both an inspiration and a practical sourcebook for designers and artists. It also serves as a visual feast for admirers and collectors of old engravings, and stands as a tribute to the mid-nineteenth century artisans who created the original plates on which this book is based. This book was originally in German with the title 'Bilder atlas zum conversations lexicon.'
Iconographic Encyclopedia Of Science Literature And Art 1851 Volume 1, 2 by Heck, J. G. (Johann Georg) & Baird, Spencer Fullerton
Egypt impressed the imagination of all European cultures for a very loan time. 19th century Egyptomania was as a result of Napoleon's Egyptian Campaign (1798–1801) and, as a result of the scientific study of ancient Egyptian remains and culture inspired by this campaign. Western interest in ancient Egyptian history has led to extensive archaeological expeditions and innumerable collections of these magnificent antiquities worldwide.
Collection - Encyclopedia Of Science Literature And Art
Iconographic Encyclopedia Of Science Literature And Art 1851. A treasure trove of almost 12,000 detailed engravings, The Complete Encyclopedia of Illustration is a marvel of a collection culled from the worlds of science, history, geography, mythology, art, architecture, and more. Fully referenced, this volume is both an inspiration and a practical source book for designers and artists. It also serves as a visual feast for admirers and collectors of old engravings, and stands as a tribute to the mid-nineteenth century artisans who created the original plates on which this book is based. This book was originally in German with the title 'Bilder atlas zum conversations lexicon.'Collection - Wonders of Egypt
Egyptian artefacts
Tags
Date
Source
Copyright info
