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A history of art in ancient Egypt (1883)

Perrot, Georges, 1832-1914, Chipiez, Charles, 1835-1901, Armstrong, Walter, Sir, 1850-1918 · London, Chapman and Hall, Limited · leaf 538

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441 Greek temple was not isolated and hidden behind a stone curtain ;it could be seen from all sides in its commanding position ; itsencircling band of porticos seemed to invite all comers to theshelter of their galleries, while they charmed all eyes with theplay of light and shadow afforded by… … Fig. 255.—The goddess AnouKe suckling Ramcses II., Bcit-Wali; from Horeau. architects was to fulfil almost identical requirements, this trans-position of the elements employed was sufficient to cause aprofound difference in the outward expression, in the physiognomy,of their several works. Another…

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