Assyria to Iberia: at the dawn of the Classical Age ; [ ... exhibition ... on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, from September 22, 2014, through January 4, 2015]

This comprehensive book explores the spectacular art of the first millennium B.C. from the Near East to Western Europe. This was the world of Odysseus, in which trade proliferated with Phoenician merchants; of King Midas, whose tomb was adorned with treasures; and of the Bible, whose stories are ill...

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Collectivités auteurs: Metropolitan Museum of Art (Autre) ; Assyria to Iberia at the Dawn of the Classical Age, Ausstellung 2014-2015, New York, NY (Autre)
Collaborateurs: Aruz, Joan 1942- (Autre)
Type de support: Imprimé Livre
Langue:Anglais
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Publié: New Haven [u.a.] Yale Univ. Press 2014
Dans:Année: 2014
Sujets / Chaînes de mots-clés standardisés:B Mittelmeerraum / Naher Osten / Art / Contact culturel / Histoire 1200 avant J.-C.-400 avant J.-C.
Sujets non-standardisés:B Art, Ancient
B Catalogue d'exposition 2014 (New York, NY)
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Résumé:This comprehensive book explores the spectacular art of the first millennium B.C. from the Near East to Western Europe. This was the world of Odysseus, in which trade proliferated with Phoenician merchants; of King Midas, whose tomb was adorned with treasures; and of the Bible, whose stories are illuminated by recent artistic and archaeological discoveries. It was also a time of rich cultural exchange across the Mediterranean and Near East as diverse populations interacted through trade, travel and migration. This book showcases masterpieces that reflect the cultural encounters of this era. Beautiful illustrations convey the 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, Egyptain statues, and luxurious jewellery. Texts by over 80 international scholars provide a compelling picture of this fascinating period, one that is essential to understanding the origins of Western culture and art.0Exhibition: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC, USA (16.9.2014-4.1.2015)
ISBN:0300208081