Vintage The Face of Egypt by William Kelly Simpson 1977 Egyptian Art Exhibition

A striking 1977 exhibition catalog devoted to the enduring visual language of ancient Egypt, The Face of Egypt: Permanence and Change in Egyptian Art was written by noted Egyptologist William Kelly Simpson. Filled with black-and-white illustrations of Egyptian sculpture and antiquities, this oversized volume has equal appeal as an Egyptology reference and a beautifully unusual vintage art book. The catalog accompanied exhibitions at the Katonah Gallery and Dallas Museum of Fine Arts in 1977. Condition Good vintage condition with visible age and handling wear. Softcover shows surface rubbing, light discoloration/marks, and edge and corner wear. Binding is intact. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition. Publication Details Title: The Face of Egypt: Permanence and Change in Egyptian Art Author: William Kelly Simpson Publisher: The Katonah Gallery Publication Year: 1977 Edition/Printing: First Edition ISBN: 0-87846-116-7 Language: English Exhibition: Katonah Gallery, March 13-May 15, 1977; Dallas Museum of Fine Arts, June 14-August 28, 1977 Measurements Height: 12 Width: 8.5 Thickness: 0.25 Binding Softcover Features 1977 first edition Illustrated exhibition catalog Ancient Egyptian art and antiquities Works from museum and private collections Black-and-white illustrations Oversized format Bibliography Distinctive orange interior pages All books are vintage and may show age-related wear consistent with their history.