In this beautifully illustrated and closely argued book; a completely updated and much expanded third edition of his magisterial survey; Curl describes in lively and stimulating prose the numerous revivals of the Egyptian style from Antiquity to the present day. Drawing on a wealth of sources; his pioneering and definitive work analyzes the remarkable and persistent influence of Ancient Egyptian culture on the West.The author deftly develops his argument that the civilization of Ancient Egypt is central; rather than peripheral; to the development of much of Western architecture; art; design; and religion. Curl examines:the persistence of Egyptian motifs in design from Graeco-Roman Antiquity; through the Medieval; Baroque; and Neo-Classical periodsrise of Egyptology in the nineteenth and twentieth-century manifestations of Egyptianisms prompted by the discovery of Tutankhamunrsquo;s tombvarious aspects of Egyptianizing tendencies in the Art Deco style and afterwards.For students of art; architectural and ancient history; and those interested in western European culture generally; this book will be an inspiring and invaluable addition to the available literature.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Exactly what it says it isBy James C. Hallwhich is a relief. It is; in fact; the piano scores for the two concerti; arranged in four staves (mostly) with a very good piano reduction of the orchestral part. I couldnt find the credit for the piano reduction (didnt look very hard) but it is well done; and would suit very well indeed for a second pianist to play for rehearsal purposes.The piano score is just that; it looks as though it were a direct transcription of the original; and is blessedly free of fingering suggestions; someone elses idea of phrasing or dynamics; etc. etc. Which leaves the pianist to his or her own devices or taste.Binding is good. It really does sit flat on a music rack without resort to clothes pins or other impediments. I havent had it long; so I cant say how sturdy it is -- but honestly; if you are planning to play this music; you would be wise to also be planning to memorise it; so that shouldnt be a problem.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. BEST concertos !!!By blodfonWell the binding is very good. As for the concertos let me tell you this: Tchaikovskys Piano Concerto No. 1 is better to be heard than to be played; you will see from the score; whereas the other one (Rachmaninovs 2nd) is good and nice to be played at least at some parts! Generally a nice book to have; but for the pianists who dont do concertos in public; it is not something that will be wholely played - just remember that! Of course it is nice to have the score of both these famous concertos in one ... just to own them really!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Wonderful composer; great edition!By PevitsaI love Tchaikovsky! It is a must have piano book for anyone who plays piano. Great edition! Great music! Thank you.