Egyptomania goes to the movies: from archaeology to popular craze to Hollywood fantasy

"The discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922, by a sensation-hungry world newly united by mass media, created a wave of fascination unlike anything before. This study traces the origins of 20th century cinema's obsession with Ancient Egypt through previous eras and relates its recurri...

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Main Author: Coniam, Matthew 1973- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, North Carolina McFarland & Company, Inc. [2017]
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Summary:"The discovery of Tutankhamen's tomb in 1922, by a sensation-hungry world newly united by mass media, created a wave of fascination unlike anything before. This study traces the origins of 20th century cinema's obsession with Ancient Egypt through previous eras and relates its recurring themes and ideas to the historical reality of the land of the Pharaohs"...
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-184) and index. - Includes filmography (pages 159-175)
Physical Description:x, 187 Seiten Illustrationen 26 cm
ISBN:9781476668284