Assyria to Iberia: at the Dawn of the Classical Age (Metropolitan Museum of Art (Hardcover))
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| Rating | : | 4.96 (825 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300208081 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-07 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the AuthorJoan Aruz is curator in charge, Yelena Rakic is associate curator, and Sarah Graff is assistant curator, all in the Department of Ancient Near Eastern Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Joan Aruz is curator in charge, Yelena Rakic is associate curator, and Sarah Graff is assistant curator, all in the Department of Ancient Near Eastern Art, The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
"Fabulous" according to Neu Hemenway. Went to NYC to see this fabulous exhibit, it stretched over about Fabulous Went to NYC to see this fabulous exhibit, it stretched over about 3 acres and I couldn't take it all in. This book is an invaluable and beautifully-presented overview of the Met's once-in-a-lifetime display of the jewelry, temples, and irreplaceable artifacts of the heart of the ancient western world, corresponding to what Arab nationalists now want to re-assemble as their caliphate. One can appreciate their attachment to the area with this book.. acres and I couldn't take it all in. This book is an invaluable and beautifully-presented overview of the Met's once-in-a-lifetime display of the jewelry, temples, and irreplaceable artifacts of the heart of the ancient western world, corresponding to what Arab nationalists now want to re-assemble as their caliphate. One can appreciate their attachment to the area with this book.. "A superb catalog of a superb exhibit" according to Robert C Ross. This was one of the very best museum exhibits I have ever attended -- many hundreds in New York City, Chicago, London, Paris and many others. Dozens of extraordinary objects, beautifully displayed with a very logical and informative organization, covering a thousand years of history."At its height in the 8th to 7th century B.C., the Assyrian Empire was the dominant power of the ancient Near East and the largest empire the world had yet seen, spanning 1,000 miles in a continuous swathe from Assyria (present-day northern Iraq) to the Mediterranean. As Assyria expand. Not many coffee table books press my buttons like this one does A relaxed armchair ride through a thousand years or so of middle eastern and mediterranean art and culture. The photos are a knockout. The supporting information is scholarly, accessible to this lay reader and offers years of reading ahead via the links to further information if I want to dig a bit deeper. Not many coffee table books press my buttons like this one does. A triumph of a publication that reminds us that little black marks and images on paper can still have enormous power in our hi-tech info age. The editors have done a great job of giving the dozens
from the Near East to Western Europe. It was also a time of rich cultural exchange across the Mediterranean and Near East as diverse populations interacted through trade, travel, and migration. Assyria to Iberia showcases masterpieces that reflect the cultural encounters of this era. Stunning details convey the beauty and significance of more than 300 objects drawn from collections around the globe. These objects include carved reliefs from the majestic palaces of ancient Assyria, Phoenician fine bronze metalwork and carved ivories, and luxurious jewel