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History of art: ancient & classical art,BCE to c 500 CE

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History of art: ancient & classical art,BCE to c 500 CE

Hardcover. Presents a survey of art and architecture in Mesopotamia (modern Iraq, northeast Syria and southeast Turkey), from 8000 BCE to the arrival of Islam in 636 BCE. This book is illustrated with c 400 full-colour photographs, and maps and time charts that guide you through the chronology and geography of this part of the ancient Near East. Num Pages: 376 pages, 414 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QDAM; 3D; ACG; AMX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 284 x 30. Weight in Grams: 1758.
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
SKU
V9780500519172
ISBN
9780500519172
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.85

Paperback.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2000
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Edition
1st
Number of pages
191
Condition
New
SKU
V9780292743403
ISBN
9780292743403
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 27.67

Hardback. An erudite consideration of a gorgeous trove of ancient vases and the evolution of conservation practice Num Pages: 176 pages, 140 color and 16 b/w drawings. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; ACG; AFP; HDDK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 241 x 289 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1416.
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781606064764
ISBN
9781606064764
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 59.49
€ 47.09

Hardcover. Num Pages: 350 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: ACG; ACK; AFKB; AGR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 244 x 180 x 28. Weight in Grams: 970.
Publisher
Aarhus University Press Denmark
Number of pages
350
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9788771240894
ISBN
9788771240894
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 64.02

paperback. Illustrator(s): Tierney, Tom. Series: Dover Fashion Coloring Book. Num Pages: 48 pages, 45 b/w illustrations. BIC Classification: ACG; AKTA; YBGC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (JC) Children's (6-12); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 210 x 267 x 4. Weight in Grams: 186.
Publisher
Dover Children's
Number of pages
48
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Edition
Illustrated
Condition
New
SKU
V9780486420752
ISBN
9780486420752
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 7.42

Paperback. Presents analyses of seminal examples of Islamic architecture, from Spain and Morocco to Persia and India. This book examines Koranic calligraphy and illumination, arabesque, carpets and rugs, Persian miniatures, and more while making illuminating comparisons with Christian, Hindu, and Buddhist art. Num Pages: 240 pages, full colour photos throughout. BIC Classification: 1QFM; ACG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 206 x 254 x 18. Weight in Grams: 896.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
World Wisdom Books United States
Edition
Commemorative ed
Number of pages
240
Condition
New
SKU
V9781933316659
ISBN
9781933316659
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 35.99
€ 33.65

Hardback. "In a study of sixty neglected panel paintings from Roman Egypt, the authors present evidence for a lost link between the panel-painting tradition of Greek antiquity and Christian paintings of Byzantium and the Renaissance"--Provided by publisher. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1HBE; 1QDAR; 3D; ACG; AFC; AGR; HRCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 253 x 336 x 26. Weight in Grams: 2134.
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781606065099
ISBN
9781606065099
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.54
€ 45.79

hardcover. The initial section here covers the monuments of the important Hellenistic kingdom of Commagene, and includes Edessa (Urfa), the capital of a Crusader state, where there are also significant Islamic buildings. Num Pages: 536 pages, 120 pls, 48 maps & plans. BIC Classification: ACG; ACK; HDD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 20. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1990
Publisher
Pindar Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
536
Condition
New
SKU
V9780907132523
ISBN
9780907132523
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 354.75

hardcover. In this third volume the regions covered are to the south and east of the Taurus range, beginning with the Upper and Lower Euphrates, which includes the Byzantine and Turkish buildings of Harput, Malatya and the Keban region, where there are also a number of churches and monastic sites. Num Pages: 524 pages, 152 pls, 34 maps & plans. BIC Classification: ACG; ACK; HDD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 240 x 170. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Pindar Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
524
Condition
New
SKU
V9780907132349
ISBN
9780907132349
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 355.50

hardcover. This second volume continues with a description of the fine Georgian monuments of the Tao region, including Ihan, Ok Vank, and Haho. The Pontus region comes next, the centre of the medieval Greek empire of Trebizond. The many Byzantine churches of Trabzon itself are covered, including Aya Sofya and the nearby monasteries of Sumela and Vazelon. Num Pages: 578 pages, 158 pls. BIC Classification: ACG; ACK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 170. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1989
Publisher
Pindar Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
578
Condition
New
SKU
V9780907132332
ISBN
9780907132332
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 358.36

Hardback. Civilizations of great diversity have succeeded each other or co-existed in Eastern Turkey, and most of them have left monuments of high quality. Hittite, Urartian, Hellenistic, Roman, Syrian, Byzantine, Armenian, Arab, Seljuk and Ottoman, their remains are all represented in the region. Num Pages: 530 pages, 118 pls. BIC Classification: ACG; ACK; HDD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 240 x 150. .
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1987
Publisher
Pindar Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
530
Condition
New
SKU
V9780907132325
ISBN
9780907132325
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 356.29

Paperback. Editor(s): Petersen, Nils Holger; Christffersen, Svein Aage. Num Pages: 138 pages, b/w & colour photos. BIC Classification: 1DND; 2ACSD; ABA; ACB; ACG; HPN; HRAB; HRCC1; HRCC2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 156 x 11. Weight in Grams: 280.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Museum Tusculanum Press Denmark
Number of pages
138
Condition
New
SKU
V9788763504959
ISBN
9788763504959
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 30.99
€ 22.42

Paperback. Susan Woodford illuminates the greatness of classical art and architecture. Series: Cambridge Introduction to the History of Art. Num Pages: 128 pages. BIC Classification: ACG. Dimension: 238 x 168. Weight in Grams: 265. 8vo. Nice copy
Condition
Used, Very Good
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1982
Edition
Reissue
SKU
KEX0292770
ISBN
9780521298735
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good

€ 12.00

Paperback. This study focuses on the "saucer pyres," a series of 70 deposits excavated in the residential and industrial areas bordering the Athenian Agora. Num Pages: 248 pages, 126 illustrations. BIC Classification: ACG; HDD; HDDK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 218 x 282 x 19. Weight in Grams: 846.
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
American School of Classical Studies at Athens
Condition
New
SKU
V9780876615478
ISBN
9780876615478
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 100.13

Hardback. A magisterial and wide-ranging volume on the rich visual culture of the Roman Empire Num Pages: 404 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAR; ACG; HBLA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 250 x 150 x 15. Weight in Grams: 666.
Publisher
Getty Trust Publications
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Edition
1st Edition
Condition
New
SKU
V9781606064719
ISBN
9781606064719
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 71.39
€ 55.72

Hardcover. Reflects the continuing public fascination with Ancient Egyptian coffins, mummies and burials. Editor(s): Strudwick, Helen. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAE; ACG; AGC; HBLA; HD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). .
Publisher
D Giles Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
256
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
SKU
V9781907804717
ISBN
9781907804717
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 53.54
€ 40.33

Hardcover. .
Publisher
Aarhus University Press
Number of pages
333
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
SKU
V9788771240184
ISBN
9788771240184
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.50

Lowenstam identifies a variety of images and interpretations-some regarded Achilles as a hero, others believed him to be a cruel bully-that reflect and directly respond to the ancient heroic tradition from which the Iliad and Odyssey evolved. Num Pages: 248 pages, 93, 92 black & white halftones, 1 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: 1QDAG; ACG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 261 x 187 x 22. Weight in Grams: 640.
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
SKU
V9780801887758
ISBN
9780801887758
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 70.39

Hardback. A systematic study of how the ancient Maya peoples perceived and used colour. Series: The William and Bettye Nowlin Series in Art, History, and Culture of the Western Hemisphere. Num Pages: 162 pages, 24 color, 25 line drawings, 2 maps, 4 tables. BIC Classification: 1KLS; ACG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 282 x 225 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1116.
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Publisher
University of Texas Press United States
Number of pages
162
Condition
New
Edition
Illustrated
SKU
V9780292719002
ISBN
9780292719002
Hardback
Condition: New

€ 66.86

Paperback. For eight centuries the presence and the influence of Franciss life and deeds have made themselves felt in the history of Christianity and in that of the rest of humanit too. This book offers a selection of illuminated manuscripts in which the saint of Assisi is represented, and more. Num Pages: 152 pages. BIC Classification: ACG; AGC; AGR; HRCC7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 283 x 244 x 18. Weight in Grams: 944.
Publisher
Skira
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
SKU
V9788857226668
ISBN
9788857226668
Paperback
Condition: New

€ 33.99
€ 28.99

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