Hieroglyphs: A Very Short Introduction Very Short Introductions - P. Wilson
Hieroglyphs: A Very Short Introduction Very Short Introductions - P. Wilson Hieroglyphs were far more than a language. This ancient form of expression was used as art, as a means of identifying…
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Hieroglyphs: A Very Short Introduction Very Short Introductions - P. Wilson
Hieroglyphs were far more than a language. This ancient form of expression was used as art, as a means of identifying Egyptian-ness, even for communication with the gods. They were an omnipresent and all-powerful force in communicating the messages of ancient Egyptian culture for over three thousand years.
She covers topics like the origins of writing in Egypt, hieroglyphic script and the Egyptian language, hieroglyphs and art, scribes and everyday writing. In this exciting new study, Penelope Wilson explores the cultural significance of hieroglyphs with an emphasis on previously neglected areas such as cryptography and the continuing deciphering of the script in modern times. She also examines the powerful fascination hieroglyphs still hold for us today.This book is the ideal reference for anyone with an interest in the fascinating civilization of Ancient