Death As Depicted In Ancient Art - C W King - Bog

""Death As Depicted In Ancient Art"" is a comprehensive exploration of the ways in which death was represented in ancient art. Written by C.W. King, an expert in classical archaeology, the book delves into the various forms of death imagery found in ancient art across different cultures and time periods. From Egyptian funerary art to Greek vase paintings, King examines the symbolism and meaning behind these depictions of death, as well as the cultural and historical contexts in which they were created. The book is richly illustrated with images of ancient art, providing readers with a visual understanding of the subject matter. Overall, ""Death As Depicted In Ancient Art"" offers a fascinating look at the ways in which ancient cultures grappled with the concept of mortality through their art.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Gnostics and their Remains Ancient and Mediaeval, by C. W. King. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766103811.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.