Egyptian Art book - Taschen

Discover one of the most breathtaking masterpieces of ancient Egypt. This catalogue gathers sarcophagi, statues, wall paintings, and other timeless treasures by unknown masters from the Old Kingdom to the Roman period. Find out why these centuries-old cultural heritage jewels are displayed alongside works by Michelangelo and da Vinci, from New York to Cairo.

MARKA TASCHEN is a leading and most recognizable publisher of books on fine art, architecture, design, fashion, photography, pop culture, style, and travel. Working closely with renowned creative partners, the company has published thousands of titles in dozens of languages. From the incredible essence of the Basic Art series to collectible SUMO editions. TASCHEN’s mission remains a continuous commitment to diversity and innovation. Regardless of the subject and price — from $10 to $10,000 — the brand strives to treat every topic with equal respect, and to produce, design, and package each of its books beautifully and uniquely.

Founded by Benedikt Taschen in 1980 as a small comic book shop in Cologne, today it sells its books worldwide. In addition to an international distribution network, the private publisher runs an e-commerce site and 14 branded stores around the world, from Beverly Hills, New York, and Miami to London, Brussels, Paris, and Milan. While the TASCHEN Gallery in Los Angeles hosts rotating exhibitions coordinated with the publishing program. The company is headquartered in Cologne and Los Angeles, with regional offices in Berlin, Hong Kong, London, Madrid, Milan, New York, and Paris.

TASCHEN is jointly managed by Benedikt Taschen and his eldest daughter Marlene Taschen. The publisher employs a team of over two hundred people and a network of independent collaborators working in editorial, finance and administration, PR, production, retail, and sales and marketing worldwide.

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