Egypt - History, Dance - History & Criticism, Religious Rituals & Practices - General & Miscellaneous, General & Miscellaneous Ancient Egyptian History

Ancient Egyptian Dances

Name: Ancient Egyptian Dances
Author: Irena Lexova
ISBN: 9780486409061

by Irena Lexova, K. Haltmar (Translator), Diane Bergman

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Overview

Dancing was important to the ancient Egyptians. One of the few books available in English on this topic, this carefully researched, profusely illustrated work investigates the origins, nature and role of dance in Egyptian culture. Features 80 figure drawings and illustrations adapted from tomb paintings, reliefs, other authentic sources. New introduction. Bibliography.

Synopsis

One of the few books in English on the topic investigates origins, nature, role of dance in ancient Egypt. 80 drawings and illustrations adapted from tomb paintings, other sources. New introduction. Bibliography.