Die Ägyptische Pflanzensäule by Ludwig Borchardt

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Author Borchardt, Ludwig, 1863-1938
Title Die Ägyptische Pflanzensäule
Note Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Die Ägyptische Pflanzensäule" by Ludwig Borchardt is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. This work explores the history and significance of plant motifs in ancient Egyptian architecture, specifically focusing on various types of columns inspired by plants such as the Lotus and Papyrus. The detailed analysis includes discussions of botanical representations and their artistic interpretations in Egyptian art and architecture. The opening of the text presents a preface outlining the manuscript's journey toward publication and the rationale for its creation. Borchardt expresses gratitude to colleagues who helped finalize the work after delays caused by his research trip to Egypt. He sets the stage for an in-depth examination of Egyptian plant columns, explaining his method of first describing the plants in a simple and naturalistic way, followed by an analysis of their artistic representations in historical artifacts before drawing connections to architectural forms. The beginning also introduces the structure of the book, which will cover various types of plant columns, such as the Nymphäensäulen (Lotus columns) and Papyrussäulen (Papyrus columns), highlighting the interplay between natural forms and architectural design in ancient Egypt. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class NA: Fine Arts: Architecture
Subject Columns -- Egypt
Subject Architecture -- Egypt -- Details
Subject Decoration and ornament -- Plant forms
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