The Art Of The Ancient Near East
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Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very Good, minimal wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact and firm. No stickers or labels visible on the front cover.
A landmark survey in art history, The Art of the Ancient Near East presents a sweeping visual and scholarly journey through the artistic achievements of Egypt, the Levant, Persia, Assyria, Sumer, and Anatolia. Seton Lloyd, one of the foremost archaeologists of the twentieth century, chronicles the development of art and material culture across some of the world's earliest and most influential civilizations. Drawing on decades of fieldwork and expertise, Lloyd details the iconography, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of objects ranging from monumental architecture to intricate metalwork and sculpture. The work argues that the artistic traditions of the ancient Near East form an indispensable foundation for understanding the roots of Western and Eastern civilization alike. Authoritative, richly illustrated, and accessibly written, this volume remains an essential reference for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of ancient art and archaeology.
Author: Seton Lloyd
Format: Hardback
Genre: History of arts
Condition remarks:
Condition: Very Good. Jacket: Very Good, minimal wear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible. Binding: Intact and firm. No stickers or labels visible on the front cover.
A landmark survey in art history, The Art of the Ancient Near East presents a sweeping visual and scholarly journey through the artistic achievements of Egypt, the Levant, Persia, Assyria, Sumer, and Anatolia. Seton Lloyd, one of the foremost archaeologists of the twentieth century, chronicles the development of art and material culture across some of the world's earliest and most influential civilizations. Drawing on decades of fieldwork and expertise, Lloyd details the iconography, craftsmanship, and cultural significance of objects ranging from monumental architecture to intricate metalwork and sculpture. The work argues that the artistic traditions of the ancient Near East form an indispensable foundation for understanding the roots of Western and Eastern civilization alike. Authoritative, richly illustrated, and accessibly written, this volume remains an essential reference for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of ancient art and archaeology.