The Representations of Women in the Middle Kingdom Tombs of Officials: Studies in Iconography
Leiden: Brill, 2019. First edition. Hardcover. Thick octavo. xxiv, 746pp. Index and 39 page bibliography. Pictorial brown boards lettered in white. Illustrated with numerous drawings and photos (most in color). A fine, as new copy.
"In The Representations of Women in the Middle Kingdom Tombs of Officials Ľubica Hudáková offers an in-depth analysis of female iconography in the decorative programme of Middle Kingdom non-royal tombs, highlighting changes and innovations in comparison to the Old Kingdom. Previously considered too uniform, the study represents the first systematic investigation of two-dimensional images of women and reveals their variability in space and time.
Hudáková examines the roles appointed to women by analyzing how they are depicted in a variety of contexts. Taking into account their postures, gestures, garments, hairstyles, size of the body, age as well as attributes and tools used by them, along with the scene orientation, she traces diachronic and diatopic developments and regional traditions in the Middle Kingdom tomb decoration." (Publisher)
Contents: The scope and purpose of the study -- State of research -- Women in crafts and trade -- Women in marsh-related activities -- Women in agriculture -- Women in food preparation -- Women and crime -- Women and beauty care -- Women accompanying the tomb owner -- Women and games, dance, and music -- women in the burial procession.
Volume 6 of the Brill series "Harvard Egyptological Studies." Fine. Item #51931
ISBN: 9789004379572
Price: $250.00