Masterpieces of the British Museum

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Masterpieces of the British Museum

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 Durer's Rhinoceros, the Lewis Chessmen to the Aztec turquoise serpent and the Gayer-Anderson Cat, the iconic objects of the British Museum are presented here 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.
Country USA
Brand Thames & Hudson
Manufacturer British Museum
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 280 colour illustrations
ReleaseDate 2014-10-27
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780714151052

Country	USA
Brand	Thames & Hudson
Manufacturer	British Museum
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	280 colour illustrations
ReleaseDate	2014-10-27
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780714151052

Masterpieces of the British Museum

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