Asiatics in Middle Kingdom Egypt: Perceptions and Reality: Bloomsbury Egyptology
Autor Phyllis Saretta Editat de Nicholas Reevesen Limba Engleză Paperback – 17 mai 2017
The ancient Egyptians had very definite views about their neighbours, some positive, some negative. As one would expect, Egyptian perceptions of 'the other' were subject to change over time, especially in response to changing political, social and economic conditions. Thus, as Asiatics became a more familiar part of everyday life in Egypt, and their skills and goods became increasingly important, depictions of them took on more favourable aspects.
The investigation by necessity involves a multi-disciplined approach which seeks to combine and synthesize data from a wider variety of sources than drawn upon in earlier studies. By the same token, the book addresses the interests of, and has appeal to, a broad spectrum of scholars and general readers.| Toate formatele și edițiile | Preț | Express |
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781780932156
ISBN-10: 1780932154
Pagini: 328
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.46 kg
Editura: BLOOMSBURY 3PL
Colecția Bloomsbury Egyptology
Seria Bloomsbury Egyptology
ISBN-10: 1780932154
Pagini: 328
Dimensiuni: 156 x 234 x 18 mm
Greutate: 0.46 kg
Editura: BLOOMSBURY 3PL
Colecția Bloomsbury Egyptology
Seria Bloomsbury Egyptology
Caracteristici
Focusses on visual and verbal representations as well as material remains, unlike other studies of ethnicity in the period
Notă biografică
Phyllis Saretta is a visiting scholar and lecturer at the Department of Egyptian Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, USA.
Cuprins
Preface1. Introduction: The Scope, Methodology and Purpose of the Present Study2. Etymology, Usage and Synonyms3. West Semites in Egyptian Art of the Old and Middle Kingdom4. West Semites and the Economic Life of Egypt5. Conclusion and Prospects for Further StudyBibliographyIndex
Recenzii
[Saretta] takes a comprehensive approach using all the evidence available in this study ... [An] important, ground-breaking work of scholarship.
[This] is a story well told with something for everyone. ... [T]here are wonderful discussions of how the Amu were represented in Egyptian art, complete with detailed discussion of hair styles, and well illustrated. ... Dr. Saretta mines the information well and presents the reader with a fascinating picture of these people.
An altogether admirable book . a tremendous asset, combining a lot of research and (sometimes new and important) insights in a conveniently sized book, opening new venues for further research, fulfilling all the requirements one might have regarding a quality textbook. Above all it is a book that invites to be (intensively) used.
With so much evidence object- and art-based, the ample inclusion of black and white images and illustrations is both essential and appreciated ... Asiatics in Middle Kingdom Egypt ... promotes thought, which is among the most desirable outcomes of a scholarly work.
An excellent starting point for research on Asiatics/Amorites in the Middle Kingdom, since it combines a vast amount of art-historical and textual data.
Phyllis Saretta opens her study with a meticulous analysis of terminology and texts related to Aamu, the "Asiatics" of Egyptian sources, but goes far beyond that. Her book presents a full-fledged analysis of a cultural encounter of peoples of the ancient Near East, including a helpful outline of previous research. The Egyptian material is in the centre of the study, but has been carefully contextualised to provide a vivid portrayal of skilled and valued artisans, soldiers, weavers, but also midwives - men and women, whose travels and transfers secured exchange of ideas and technologies. A major attraction of the volume is its truly comprehensive treatment of all aspects, however meagrely documented, of the life of the Western Asians in Egypt, including Egyptian views on them. It is a detailed, but also diversified view and captures the social and cultural identity of the people in a historical picture that fully integrates evidence of archaeology, art and text.
A stimulating overview, backed up by much original and deep research, of a crucial period of interaction between Old and Middle Kingdom Egypt, and the world of the nomadic elements of the Amorites. Involving not only keen observations, but also challenging theoretical proposals, this book will remain an essential resource for many years to come.
[This] is a story well told with something for everyone. ... [T]here are wonderful discussions of how the Amu were represented in Egyptian art, complete with detailed discussion of hair styles, and well illustrated. ... Dr. Saretta mines the information well and presents the reader with a fascinating picture of these people.
An altogether admirable book . a tremendous asset, combining a lot of research and (sometimes new and important) insights in a conveniently sized book, opening new venues for further research, fulfilling all the requirements one might have regarding a quality textbook. Above all it is a book that invites to be (intensively) used.
With so much evidence object- and art-based, the ample inclusion of black and white images and illustrations is both essential and appreciated ... Asiatics in Middle Kingdom Egypt ... promotes thought, which is among the most desirable outcomes of a scholarly work.
An excellent starting point for research on Asiatics/Amorites in the Middle Kingdom, since it combines a vast amount of art-historical and textual data.
Phyllis Saretta opens her study with a meticulous analysis of terminology and texts related to Aamu, the "Asiatics" of Egyptian sources, but goes far beyond that. Her book presents a full-fledged analysis of a cultural encounter of peoples of the ancient Near East, including a helpful outline of previous research. The Egyptian material is in the centre of the study, but has been carefully contextualised to provide a vivid portrayal of skilled and valued artisans, soldiers, weavers, but also midwives - men and women, whose travels and transfers secured exchange of ideas and technologies. A major attraction of the volume is its truly comprehensive treatment of all aspects, however meagrely documented, of the life of the Western Asians in Egypt, including Egyptian views on them. It is a detailed, but also diversified view and captures the social and cultural identity of the people in a historical picture that fully integrates evidence of archaeology, art and text.
A stimulating overview, backed up by much original and deep research, of a crucial period of interaction between Old and Middle Kingdom Egypt, and the world of the nomadic elements of the Amorites. Involving not only keen observations, but also challenging theoretical proposals, this book will remain an essential resource for many years to come.
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Taking a multi-disciplinary approach, this book documents and analyses in detail the evolution of Egyptian attitudes to Asiatics, and particularly West Semites, living inside and outside Egypt in the Middle Kingdom, as reflected in Ancient Egyptian language, literature, art and material culture.
Taking a multi-disciplinary approach, this book documents and analyses in detail the evolution of Egyptian attitudes to Asiatics, and particularly West Semites, living inside and outside Egypt in the Middle Kingdom, as reflected in Ancient Egyptian language, literature, art and material culture.