CLEOPATRA OF EGYPT From History to Myth

Renowned for her captivating beauty and astute intellect, Cleopatra VII of Egypt has intrigued admirers and critics alike since her tumultuous demise by suicide in 30 B.C. As the final Ptolemaic ruler of Egypt, Cleopatra cultivated her own legend, becoming both an icon in her lifetime and a mythic figure posthumously. This richly illustrated catalog accompanied a major international exhibition dedicated to Cleopatra's imagery, examining representations from her era through various mediums, including coins and monumental sculptures. Notable new discoveries, such as seven statues in the Egyptian style thought to portray her and two likely commissioned during her time with Julius Caesar in Rome, are highlighted. The book also delves into Cleopatra's portrayals from the Renaissance to contemporary times across paintings, ceramics, jewelry, theater, opera, and film, alongside recent archaeological discoveries from Alexandria and Rome that provide insight into her life and times. Out Of Print. Condition: Very Fine/As New.