Georges Perrot and Charles Chipiez, The History of Art

Published by Librarie Hachette, Paris, in 1882. Georges Perrot and Charles Chipiez, Histoire De L’Art Dans L’Antiquité ( The History of Art) is a seminal work in the field of art history, focusing on ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Assyria, Persia, Asia Minor, Greece, Etruria, and Rome. This comprehensive study offers invaluable insights into the evolution of ancient art and its enduring impact on subsequent artistic traditions.

This 4 volume is bound in red buckram with gilt depictions of temples, surrounded by Egyptian Lotus friezes and a large winged disc in classic Ancient Egyptian style.

The spine, re-backed with new endpapers, features a depiction of the goddess Hathor and titles in gilt. The edges are lustrous gilt.

A prize notice from the Alliance Française de Victoria for Miss Mable Gertrude Harly for excellence in French is attached. providing detailed illustrations and maps, including
a marvelous fold-out of the pyramids of Gizeh.

Very rare, a real treasure.  Any questions please ask.

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