This is a pioneering work on the art and architecture of the ancient world, published to coincide with the 1878 Universal Exposition in Paris. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the main styles, techniques, and trends of ancient art, from Egypt and Greece to Rome and Asia. The book includes hundreds of illustrations and photographs of famous artifacts and buildings, making it an important resource for art historians and enthusiasts. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.