Bibliograph

Nefertiti's face, the creation of an icon, Joyce Tyldesley

Type

Label

Nefertiti's face, the creation of an icon, Joyce Tyldesley

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-216) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmapsplates

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Nefertiti's face

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1002826416

Responsibility statement

Joyce Tyldesley

Sub title

the creation of an icon

Summary

In Nefertiti<U+2019>s Face, Egyptologist Joyce Tyldesley tells the story of the [Nefertiti] bust, from its origins in a busy workshop of the late Bronze Age to its rediscovery and controversial removal to Europe in 1912 and its present status as one of the world<U+2019>s most treasured artifacts. This wide-ranging history takes us from the temples and tombs of ancient Egypt to wartime Berlin and engages the latest in Pharaonic scholarship. Tyldesley sheds light on both Nefertiti<U+2019>s life and her improbable afterlife, in which she became famous simply for being famous

Table Of Contents

Introduction : seeking Nefertiti -- Background to the Amarna age -- Part I. Creating Nefertiti. Thutmose -- CHief of works -- Taught by the king -- THe beautiful woman -- Part II. Recreating Nefertiti. The colourful queen -- The German queen -- Multiple Nefertitis -- Looking for Nefertiti

Target audience

adult

Classification