Ancient Egyptian Art - The Fun Way (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781438914695)

ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ART - THE FUN WAY provides the young adult reader, his/her teachers and parents, ancient Egyptian art in a historical context. The young adult reader not only learns about the unique art of ancient Egypt but he/she also learns about the history surrounding the art. The reader learns that Egyptian art was based on religion and that magic was an integral part of the Egyptian religion. Throughout the book, ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ART - THE FUN WAY provides clear and simplified instructions (some with diagrams) on how to recreate some of the beautiful art and crafts discussed using inexpensive and easy to find materials. The book explains how to make religious objects, building tools, crowns, amulets, toys and games. It provides information for middle school age students in age-specific vocabulary. ANCIENT EGYPTIAN ART - THE FUN WAY is a culmination of the writer's studies, research, and interviews in the United States and in two trips to Egypt. The writer has lectured on ancient Egyptian art and mummies in schools, colleges and museums on Long Island.

Author: Florence Schatz
ISBN-10: 1438914695
ISBN-13: 9781438914695
Publisher: Authorhouse
Language: English
Published: 10/16/2008
Pages: 104
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.58lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.27d