History of art: ancient & classical art books

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A wonderful world of hope, metaphors and ideas, which in spite of the time that has passed is very similar to the...  Read More >>

"This book offers the first comprehensive study of the phenomenon of nympholepsy--the experience of being ""seized""...  Read More >>

In der Reihe der Altertümer von Pergamon bildet der vorliegende Band den Abschluss der Publikationsserie zum vorstädtischen...  Read More >>

Statues were everywhere in the Roman world. They served as objects of cult, honours to emperors and noblemen, and...  Read More >>

Nude statues of Roman emperors, generals, businessmen, and their wives survive from the ancient world in large numbers....  Read More >>

Works of art are eloquent intermediaries. This title provides an introduction to the painted pottery that served...  Read More >>

Fish-tailed creatures and deities are found in the art of several ancient cultures: bronzes, carvings, coins, mosaics,...  Read More >>

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A compilation of spells that the ancient Egyptians believed would assist them in the afterlife as they made their...  Read More >>

BarCharts' comprehensive tour of art and artists continues with our 3-panel guide, which covers the Renaissance...  Read More >>

This book provides analyses of different recarving methods in Late Antiquity, and argues on the basis of 500 recarved...  Read More >>

Based on the archaeological context of the vessels, this book offers an overview of the production and distribution...  Read More >>

Herausgegeben von Heinz Duchhardt, wissenschaftliche Leitung: Zaur Gasimov Schwerpunktthema: Erfahrungsraum Europa...  Read More >>

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Die Flavier haben nach dem Ende der julisch-claudischen Dynastie und den Wirren des Vierkaiserjahres erstaunlich...  Read More >>

One of the most important forms of senatorial representation was a monument embellished with an inscription. Both...  Read More >>

This first in-depth account of Euripides' relationship with the visual arts demonstrates how frequently the tragedian...  Read More >>

Mit dieser Arbeit wird erstmalig der riesige Fibelbestand einer im zentralen Mittelmeergebiet liegenden Landschaft...  Read More >>

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A detailed study of mosaics from the Roman city of Italica now just north of Santiponce in the province of Seville....  Read More >>

Assyrian royal scribes kept detailed records of the epoch-making campaigns and achievements of Tiglath-pileser III...  Read More >>

The abundance of water in Roman cities was celebrated in antiquity and became manifest in numerous different buildings....  Read More >>

During the second quarter of the 19th century, when extensive excavations were being carried out in the necropolises...  Read More >>