There is scarcely an Egyptian temple, pyramid, obelisk, wall painting or sculpture that does not possess some hidden meaning which can only be understood by reference to the symbolic code used by the ancient Egyptians. This book reveals the language of this code, including hieroglyphic signs, colour symbolism, the magical meaning of numbers, gestures of the body, the significance of size and shape and of location. The guide sets out to allow the reader to see and understand the formal structure of these ancient works as the Egyptians once did themselves.
- ISBN10 0500280703
- ISBN13 9780500280706
- Publish Date 25 January 1999
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 19 June 2009
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 224
- Language English