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Bianchi, Robert Steven was born on November 30, 1943 in New York City. Son of Robert and Bessie (Litrakis) Bianchi.
(An accomplished archaeologist presents the rich history a...)
An accomplished archaeologist presents the rich history and culture of the black African people who were at times ruled by Egypt and at other times occupied the Egyptian throne.
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(A catalogue of the Splendors of Ancient Egypt, an exhibit...)
A catalogue of the Splendors of Ancient Egypt, an exhibit from the Egyptian Museum, Cairo. Gives a fascinating insight into the lives & beliefs of the Ancient Egyptians, revealed through their own writings & inscriptions, while the views of the tombs & ancient sites help to put these magnificent objects into their context. The statues, funerary objects, stelae & gold pieces bear witness to the technical mastery of the Ancient Egyptians, & to the powerful symbolism of their beliefs. Beautiful color photos.
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( Until recently little was known about ancient Nubia and...)
Until recently little was known about ancient Nubia and day-to-day lives of the Nubian people aside from knowing it was a civilization contemporary with, distinct from, and living under the shadow of Ancient Egypt. Nubia existed from about 3500-300 BCE, close to 3,000 years. Thanks to recent massive archeological surveys, we now have a much clearer picture of Nubian civilization, what they ate, how they dressed, how they cared for their dead, their military triumphs and defeats, where their cities were built, and what they looked like. Of course they underwent dramatic changes over time, and these are noted where appropriate. Though often confused with the Ethiopians of Greek lore, little doubt remains that Nubians were in fact black African peoples, and their civilization has been claimed by many as proof of a sophisticated and ancient black African society. For ease of use by students, the work is organized chronologically. Each chapter is divided into convenient subheads that detail military and warfare, government, language, relations with neighboring civilizations; work and the economy, engineering and architecture, housing, transportation, family life, life cycle events, women's roles, art, music and dance, literature, science, and religion. It includes a historical timeline of Nubian history, a glossary of Nubian terms, and a bibliography for further reading. Throughout the work, Bianchi, an expert on the Nubians, shows how the modern world has little by little come to discover and recognize the distinctiveness and importance of Nubia in ancient history. This work will replace all earlier resources on Nubian life and will provide school and public librarians with the most up-to-date and historically correct information on the Nubians.
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Bianchi, Robert Steven was born on November 30, 1943 in New York City. Son of Robert and Bessie (Litrakis) Bianchi.
Doctor of Philosophy, New York Institute Fine Arts, 1976.
Director academy and curatorial affairs The Brooklyn Museum, 1976-1992. Author, lecturer, television personality. Director academy and curatorial affairs Broughton International Inc., since 1997.
Guest curator Daily Life of Ancient Egypt, Fundacio La Cairo, Barcelona, Spain, since 1997.
( Until recently little was known about ancient Nubia and...)
(An accomplished archaeologist presents the rich history a...)
(A catalogue of the Splendors of Ancient Egypt, an exhibit...)
Member International Association Egyptologists (American representative 1989-1995), Explorers Club.
1 child, Kyria Marcella Osborne.