by PaulRoberts (Author)
The mummy portraits of Roman Egypt are haunting images of ancient faces: anonymous people painted by anonymous artists. And yet, they are historical and cultural documents of outstanding interest and importance, and many are of superb artistic quality. This type of portrait appeared in Egypt in the first century AD.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 96
Publisher: British Museum Press
Published: 07 Jul 2008
ISBN 10: 0714150703
ISBN 13: 9780714150703