CHAPTER I.

EGYPT.

The East the Cradle of Art.--The Antiquity of Egypt: Its Claim to Notice in every Branch of Inquiry.--The Fountains of Oriental and Greek Art.--The Nile Clay.--Egypt’s Early Maturity.--Limitation of Material.--Effect of Religion upon Art.--Two Periods in Art History.--Ancient Religion.--Various Symbols.--UNGLAZED POTTERY--_Sun-dried_: Bricks.--Moulds, Stamps, etc.--Vessels.--_Baked Ware_: Its Early Date.--Color of Vessels and Bricks.--Coffins.--Cones.--Figures.--Sepulchral Vases.--Amphoræ and other Vessels.--Decoration.--Græco-Egyptian Pottery.--GLAZED WARE, miscalled Porcelain: Its Nature, and how Colored.--Wall Tiles.--Inlaying of Mummy Cases.--Personal Ornaments.--Images.--Beads, etc.--Vases.--Bowls.--Glazed Schist.--Stanniferous Enamel.....82