Mesopotamia

Name: Mesopotamia
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500519172
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Ancient Art and Architecture

By Zainab Bahrani

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Mesopotamia by Zainab Bahrani explores the rich artistic heritage of the ancient Near East, spanning modern-day Iraq, northeast Syria, and southeast Turkey. The book delves into the art and monuments of legendary civilisations between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, tracing their creation, cultural significance, and reception. It also addresses the ongoing threats to these invaluable cultural sites amid present-day conflicts. Detailed chapter maps and chronological overviews guide readers through historic cities like Ur, Babylon, and Nineveh, complemented by a glossary explaining key art-historical and technical terms.
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Format: Hardback

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This book will appeal to readers interested in arts, culture, archaeology, and ancient history, as well as educators seeking a comprehensive and accessible resource on Mesopotamian art.

The only comprehensive survey in print of the art and architecture of ancient Mesopotamia.

An authoritative survey of the momentous and influential developments in the art and architecture of ancient Mesopotamia from 8000 BCE to the arrival of Islam in 636 CE

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In this fascinating and compelling book, Zainab Bahrani introduces readers to the spectacular images and monuments of this region of the Near East, covering modern Iraq, northeast Syria, and southeast Turkey. As the narrative unfolds, readers will learn about the art of the legendary civilizations that flourished between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers, and how it was made and received. She addresses the present-day situation in these lands and the violent destruction that continues to threaten the rich cultural heritage of Mesopotamia.

Chapter-opening maps and overviews guide readers through the geography and chronology of Mesopotamia, visiting the ancient cities of Ur, Babylon, Nineveh, Hatra, and Seleucia on the Tigris. The book includes a glossary that defines all art-historical and technical terminology.

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Praised for its scholarly insight and visual splendour, the book has been described by the Daily Telegraph as "gloriously illustrated" and compelling even to sceptics of Mesopotamian art. Experts such as Harvey Weiss of Yale University commend its profound new conceptualisations, while Ann Gunter of Northwestern University highlights its foundation on cutting-edge scholarship. It is acclaimed as a "must-have" and a definitive resource for educators by Timeless Travels and the Journal of Near Eastern Studies.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500519172

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 February 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: with 414 illustrations in colour and black and white

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 215.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 1720g

Pages: 376

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Zainab Bahrani

About the Author

Zainab Bahrani is Edith Porada Professor of Art History and Archaeology at Columbia University, New York. She is the author of numerous books, including The Infinite Image: Art, Time and the Aesthetic Dimension in Antiquity, winner of the Lionel Trilling Prize in 2015, and Rituals of War: The Body and Violence in Mesopotamia, winner of the American Historical Association's James Henry Breasted Prize.