Adam Henein

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343 pp. Arabic text, black cloth in dust jacket, profusely illustrated in b/w and colored plates, biblio., text by Edouard al-Kharrat and Michael Francis, edited by Mona Khazindar, translated from French by Hasan Shami, copy new and in mint condition. A descendant of the ancient peoples of the Nile Valley, Adam Henein lays rightful claim to the artistic heritage of Pharaonic Egypt. Yet his deep connection to this legacy in no way diminishes the modernity of his artistic vision or the freedom with which he chooses his subjects, ranging from noble and monumental themes to familiar scenes from everyday life. This freedom, characteristic of a mature and accomplished artist, remains firmly rooted in the past. Beneath the deliberate simplicity of his forms lies the enduring spirit of ancient Egypt, expressed with equal elegance and power whether depicting pharaohs or ordinary objects. The same legacy is evident in his masterful use of materials—granite, bronze, sandstone, plaster, slate, and wood—through which even the most massive forms acquire the lightness and grace of a bird.