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The painted and reliefcut walls of ancient Egyptian tombs and temples record an amazing continuity of customs and beliefs over nearly 3,000 years. Even the artistic style of the scenes seems unchanging, but this appearance is deceptive. In this work, Gay Robins offers convincing evidence, based on a study of Egyptian usage of grid systems and proportions, that innovation and stylistic variation played a significant role in ancient Egyptian art.Robins thoroughly explores the squared grid systems used by the ancient artists to proportion standing, sitting, and kneeling human figures. This investigation yields the first chronological account of proportional variations in male and female figures from the Early Dynastic to the Ptolemaic periods. Robins discusses in detail the proportional changes underlying the revolutionary style instituted during the Amarna Period. She also considers how the grid system influenced the composition of scenes as a whole. Numerous line drawings with superimposed grids illustrate the text.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Proportion and Style in Ancient Egyptian Art'? A: The book primarily explores the use of grid systems and proportions in ancient Egyptian art, examining how these contributed to stylistic variations over nearly 3,000 years.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Proportion and Style in Ancient Egyptian Art' is Gay Robins.
- Q: When was 'Proportion and Style in Ancient Egyptian Art' published? A: The book was published on February 1, 1994.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book includes numerous line drawings with superimposed grids that illustrate the text and concepts discussed.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 295 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book cover stylistic changes during specific periods? A: Yes, it discusses proportional changes and stylistic innovations, particularly during the Amarna Period.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in art history? A: While the book provides detailed insights into ancient Egyptian art, it may be more suitable for readers with some background in art history or archaeology.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Criticism'.