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The Archaeology and Architecture of Afghanistan
Edgar Knobloch
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Description for The Archaeology and Architecture of Afghanistan
Paperback. Reveals the importance of both the archaeology and architecture of Afghanistan as works of art, and as symbols of the country's past, geography and character. Tracing the historical and cultural development of artistic and architectural styles, this book examines the major sites, with detailed description of their buildings and decoration. Num Pages: 192 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1FCA; AM; HBJF; HD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 201 x 248 x 15. Weight in Grams: 522.
The archaeology and architecture of Afghanistan have never been the subject of their own book before; through concise description and discussion Edgar Knobloch here reveals their importance both as works of art, and as symbols of the country's past, geography and character. Tracing the historical and cultural development of artistic and architectural styles, this book comprehensively examines the major sites, with detailed description of their buildings and decoration. The extent to which these structures were influences by Afghanistan's long history of war and invasion - from Alexander the Great to the present day - is discussed against a clear and ... Read more
The archaeology and architecture of Afghanistan have never been the subject of their own book before; through concise description and discussion Edgar Knobloch here reveals their importance both as works of art, and as symbols of the country's past, geography and character. Tracing the historical and cultural development of artistic and architectural styles, this book comprehensively examines the major sites, with detailed description of their buildings and decoration. The extent to which these structures were influences by Afghanistan's long history of war and invasion - from Alexander the Great to the present day - is discussed against a clear and ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752425191
SKU
V9780752425191
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99-50
About Edgar Knobloch
Edgar Knoblock studied Middle Eastern History at the Charles University and the Oriental Institute in Prague. He has visited, researched and photographed archaeological sites and architectural monuments throughout the Islamic world. His photographs have been exhibited at the British Museum, the Royal Geographic Society and the School of Oriental and African studies.
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