Visual and Written Culture in Ancient Egypt

A generously illustrated selection of John Baines's influential writings on two core areas of ancient Egyptian civilization: the role of writing, which was very different in antiquity from what is familiar in the modern world, and the importance of visual culture. These questions are explored through a number of case studies. The volume assembles articles that were scattered in publications in a variety of disciplines, making available key contributions on core problems of theory, comparison, and analysis in the study of many civilizations and offering important points of departure for further research. Three wholly new essays are included, and the overall approach is an interdisciplinary one, synthesizing insights from archaeology, anthropology, and art history as well as Egyptology.

Arts & Photography

Baines, John

History & Criticism

Oxford University Press

Atlas of Ancient Egypt (An Equinox Book)

History

Jaromír Málek

Ancient Civilizations

Time Life UK

Defines the terms "conservation" and "development" and addresses issues such as nuclear energy, afforestation, waste disposal, modern farming methods, coal-mining and tourism.

Conservation and Development (Finding Out About)

The Watts Publishing Group

Conserving Our World: Acid Rain (Conserving Our World)

Hodder & Stoughton Childrens Division

This book presents an analysis of our atmosphere, its attributes, properties and problems. Its basic function is explained as well as its role in governing climatic conditions and protecting the earth from the harmful rays of the sun. Several chapters are devoted to problems created by human activity such as the use of chlorofluorocarbons, the burning of fossil fuels, toxic emissions from vehicles and factories and radioactive leaks. The causes and consequences of the Greenhouse Effect as well as the hole in the ozone layer are explained with diagrams. Further forms of pollution are considered, such as noise and smoking. Suggestions are provided for reducing atmospheric pollution, together with the addresses of many environmental organizations which the reader may want to contact for further information. The author has also written "The Environment" and is the author of "Acid Rain" in the "Conserving Our World" series.

Conserving Our World: Conserving the Atmosphere (Conserving Our World)

Science & Math

Earth Sciences

Protecting the Oceans (Conserving Our World)

This book is one of a series which examines topical issues concerning people and the environment. Each book examines not only the threats posed to the earth, but the international measures taken to protect it. The world's oceans are the subject of this book, which describes their rich resources and examines the increasing pressure on them from humans. The opening chapter describes the vastness of the oceans, their rich resources and the role they play in regulating the world's climate. Then the author examines the many ways in which the seas and oceans are polluted by sewage, domestic waste and industrial waste, including deadly PCBs. The devastating environmental effects of major oil spills, such as the Exxon Valdez disaster in Alaska, are also described. Further chapters examine the responsibility of humans towards conserving marine life - issues such as whaling, overfishing of certain species and the mining of marine minerals. The author also decribes the importance of saltwater habitats, such as the saltmarsh, mangroves and coral reefs. Finally the reader learns of positive international efforts to clean and conserve the world's oceans, and is encouraged to take part on a personal level. John Baines is a graduate in geography and a qualified teacher. For ten years he acted as Director of the Council for Environmental Education at Reading University, and also was involved in environmental education with the EEC, Council of Europe and United Nations Environmental Programme. He has written "The Environment" in Batsford's "Past into Present" series, and is the author of "Acid Rain" and "Conserving the Atmosphere" in the "Conserving Our World" series.

Conserving Our World: Protecting the Oceans (Conserving Our World)

Filled with fascinating facts and stunning images, this single-volume reference to ancient Egypt introduces readers to this unique, sometimes startling culture.

Cultural Atlas of Ancient Egypt

Málek, Jaromír

Checkmark Books

"I recommend this book highly to all others as well; for, the insightful comments that Baines presents challenge us with a method of interpretation that can only lead to much fruitful discussion of Egyptian iconographic forms." - JARCE Fecundity figures, personifications of non-sexual fertility, played a significant role in ancient Egyptian religious art. This detailed and comprehensive investigation of Egyptian iconography during the Old and New Kingdoms aims to classify the types of male and female figures represented, and so understand the artistsAe intentions whilst also placing the artwork within its cultural, religious and artistic context. In addition, the study incorporates a theoretical and general discussion of the form and function of personifications.

Fecundity Figures

Griffith Institute

Fecundity figures, personifications of non-sexual fertily, played a significant role in ancient Egyptian religious art. This detailed and comprehensive investigation of Egyptian iconography during the Old and New Kingdoms aims to classify the types of male and female figures represented, and so understand the intentions behind such personifications, whilst also placing the artwork within its cultural, religious and artistic context. In addition, the study includes a theoretical discussion of the form and function of personifications.

Fecundity Figures: Egyptian Personification and the Iconology of a Genre

Bolchazy-Carducci Pub.

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