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Masterpieces of the British Museum

J.D. Hill

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English
British Museum Press
20 October 2014
The British Museum's collection is one of the world's finest and broadest, ranging from prehistoric times to the present in ancient and modern cultures around the globe. This new and updated edition includes many recent acquisitions and new discoveries, such as Picasso's stunning Vollard Suite and the intriguing Vale of York Viking hoard, and showcases a selection of more than 250 of the most beautiful and important objects drawn from across the Museum. Each object is presented with its own fascinating story and is strikingly illustrated in full colour. From the Warren Cup to Dürer's Rhinoceros, the Lewis Chessmen to the Aztec turquoise serpent and the Gayer-Anderson Cat, the iconic objects of the British Museum are here presented in an exciting and accessible new way, highlighting the superb craftsmanship and ingenuity of those who created each of these splendid pieces. Grouped into sections based on cross-cultural themes, such as rulers, mythical beasts, dress and the human form, the resulting juxtapositions offer intriguing new insights into these widely varied masterpieces. Introduced by Neil MacGregor, former Director of the British Museum, this is a stunning overview of artistic and cultural achievement around the world.

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Imprint:   British Museum Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 215mm,  Width: 215mm,  Spine: 23mm
Weight:   980g
ISBN:   9780714151052
ISBN 10:   071415105X
Pages:   288
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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