{"title":"Euphrosyne Doxiadis","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of \u003cem\u003eEuphrosyne Doxiadis\u003c\/em\u003e, an author whose works bring art and history vividly to life. Her books, including the renowned \"\u003cem\u003eThe Mysterious Fayum Portraits\u003c\/em\u003e\", serve as windows into ancient eras, blending scholarship with engaging narrative to offer readers a thought-provoking journey through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecialising in the intersection of \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, Doxiadis's work is celebrated for its rich exploration of history through the lens of captivating portraiture. \"\u003cem\u003eThe Mysterious Fayum Portraits\u003c\/em\u003e\" delves into the lives and artistry of the Roman-era inhabitants of Egypt, with portraits that have intrigued historians and art enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEuphrosyne Doxiadis invites you to unravel the stories behind these ancient faces, exploring the cultural and historical context that shaped this unique form of art. Whether you are an art lover or a history aficionado, her works promise to enrich your understanding of cultural heritage and artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-mysterious-fayum-portraits-by-euphrosyne-doxiadis-9780500027943","title":"The Mysterious Fayum Portraits","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compact edition of this highly acclaimed survey of the Fayum paintings, the enigmatic and compelling funeral portraits created by the inhabitants of Roman Egypt in the 1st century CE.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese remarkable paintings take their name from a district of Roman Egypt, whose people in the first three centuries AD included Greeks, Egyptians, Romans, Syrians, Libyans, Nubians, and Jews. In the Egyptian tradition, they embalmed the bodies of their dead; but then placed a painted portrait over the mummy, preserving the memory of each individual to an uncanny degree. Over 1000 have so far been discovered - men, women, and children of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrating almost 200 of the portraits, \u003cem\u003eThe Mysterious Fayum Portraits\u003c\/em\u003e by Euphrosyne Doxiadis combines arresting beauty with up-to-date scholarship. Having selected the best and most interesting, she has grouped them according to the places where they were found. Many new photographs were commissioned, and some are shown since cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDoxiadis's text sets the people and the paintings in their social, artistic, and geographical context, describing the techniques used and showing how the Fayum portraits relate to Byzantine icon painting, in a tradition that extends from ancient Greece to the Renaissance and on to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082922508524,"sku":"9780500027943","price":90.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/100293482366.jpg?v=1765278395"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/euphrosyne-doxiadis.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}