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Assyrian Palace Sculptures
Paul Collins
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Description for Assyrian Palace Sculptures
Hardcover. Between the 9th and 7th centuries BC the small kingdom of Assyria in northern Iraq expanded through conquest to dominate the region from Egypt to Iran. This book presents visual introduction to some of the greatest works of art from the ancient world, showcasing a series of photographs of the British Museum's collection of Assyrian sculptures. Num Pages: 144 pages, 130 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAA; ACG; AFKB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 269 x 259 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1086. 144 pages, 130 colour illustrations. Between the 9th and 7th centuries BC the small kingdom of Assyria in northern Iraq expanded through conquest to dominate the region from Egypt to Iran. This book presents visual introduction to some of the greatest works of art from the ancient world, showcasing a series of photographs of the British Museum's collection of Assyrian sculptures. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1QDAA; ACG; AFKB. Dimension: 269 x 259 x 23. Weight: 1130.
Between the ninth and seventh centuries BC the small kingdom of Assyria in northern Iraq expanded through conquest to dominate the region from Egypt to Iran. The power of the Assyrian kings was reflected in the creation of a series of magnificent palaces in which the walls of principal rooms and courtyards were lined with huge panels of alabaster carved with images of the monarch as priest, victorious warrior and hunter. Together, the sculptures constitute some of the most impressive and eloquent witnesses of the ancient Middle East. This book serves as a superb visual introduction to what are undoubtedly ... Read more
Between the ninth and seventh centuries BC the small kingdom of Assyria in northern Iraq expanded through conquest to dominate the region from Egypt to Iran. The power of the Assyrian kings was reflected in the creation of a series of magnificent palaces in which the walls of principal rooms and courtyards were lined with huge panels of alabaster carved with images of the monarch as priest, victorious warrior and hunter. Together, the sculptures constitute some of the most impressive and eloquent witnesses of the ancient Middle East. This book serves as a superb visual introduction to what are undoubtedly ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
British Museum Press
Number of pages
144
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
1086g
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780714111674
SKU
V9780714111674
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