Ancient Egyptian Animal Fables: Tree Climbing Hippos and Ennobled Mice (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789004466944)

One group of ancient Egyptian drawings has captured the curiosity of scholars and laypeople alike: images of animals acting like people. They illustrate animal fables originally from a larger mythological narrative, making them an integral part of New Kingdom Thebes's religious environment. This book examines the purpose of animal fables, drawing cross cultural and temporal comparisons to other storytelling and artistic traditions.

This publication is also the first thorough art historical treatment of the ostraca and papyri. The drawings' iconography and aesthetic value are carefully examined, providing further nuance to our understanding of ancient Egyptian art.

Author: Jennifer Miyuki Babcock
ISBN-10: 9004466940
ISBN-13: 9789004466944
Publisher: Brill
Language: English
Published: 05/25/2022
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.30h x 6.30w x 0.70d