Cleopatra of Egypt: From History to Myth (Hardback)
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Short Description for Cleopatra of Egypt Fabled for her sexual allure and cunning intelligence, Cleopatra VII of Egypt has fascinated generations of admirers and detractors since her tumultuous life ended in suicide in 30 BC. This catalogue explores how she was depicted during her own era, in works ranging from coins to life-size sculpture.
Full description- Publisher: Princeton University Press
- Published: 14 May 2001
- Format: Hardback 384 pages
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- Categories: General | Art History | Art History: Ancient & Classical BCE to c 500 CE | Individual Architects & Architectural Firms | Ancient History: To C 500 CE
- ISBN 13: 9780691088358 ISBN 10: 0691088357
- Sales rank: 950,278
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Full description for Cleopatra of Egypt
Fabled for her sexual allure and cunning intelligence, Cleopatra VII of Egypt has fascinated generations of admirers and detractors since her tumultuous life ended in suicide in 30 B.C. The last of the Ptolemaic monarchs who had ruled Egypt for three centuries, Cleopatra created her own mythology. She became an icon in her own lifetime and a legend after her death. This lavishly illustrated catalogue coincides with a major international exhibition celebrating images of Cleopatra. It explores how she was depicted during her own era, in works ranging from coins to life-size sculpture. Exciting new discoveries are featured - including seven Egyptian-style statues believed to represent Cleopatra, and two portraits probably commissioned while she was living in Rome with Julius Caesar. The book also examines interpretations of Cleopatra from the Renaissance to modern times, as seen in paintings, ceramics, jewelry, plays, operas, and film. In addition, recent archaeological finds from Alexandria (Cleopatra's capital) and from Rome illustrate aspects of life in Cleopatra's day.
