A History of Art in Ancient Egypt, Vol. 2 (of 2)

"A History of Art in Ancient Egypt, Vol. 2 (of 2)" by Georges Perrot is a detailed historical view composed in the late 1800s, inspecting ancient Egyptian art and design. It examines subjects such as architecture for civilian and military purposes, statues, artwork, and crafts. The book is full of pictures and tries to give readers a full view of the creative successes and cultural meaning of ancient Egyptian society. Starting with civilian and military buildings, it acknowledges the difficulties historians face in recreating these buildings because few examples still exist. It talks about the artistic methods Egyptians used, noting how they mixed different views to show buildings. The story then describes Egyptian palaces and homes, connecting royal buildings with those of regular people, with a focus on their layouts and decorations. The author wants to show how important architecture was in reflecting Egyptian cultural habits and ways of life.