This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the influence of Ancient Egyptian culture on Western architecture, art, design, and religion. The author makes a compelling argument that Egypt is central to the development of much of Western culture. With its extensive coverage of Egyptian motifs from different eras, including the rise of Egyptology in the 19th and 20th centuries, this book is a must-read for students of art, architecture, and ancient history, as well as anyone interested in Western culture generally.

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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 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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