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Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book dives deep into the rich history of ivory carving, shedding light on an enduring and diverse art form practiced over many centuries and by different cultures. The author traces the evolution of ivory carving from its origins in ancient times to its flourishing during the Middle Ages. The book explores the techniques employed by ivory workers and the symbolic meanings embedded in their designs. It provides an in-depth examination of significant pieces, including consular diptychs, book covers, and caskets, analyzing their iconography and artistic significance. By presenting a comprehensive overview of ivory carving, this book not only appreciates its aesthetic appeal but also explores its fascinating historical and cultural implications. It unveils the vital role ivory carvings played in religious ceremonies, diplomatic exchanges, and everyday life, enhancing our understanding of past societies and their artistic expressions. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781332312405_0
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Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781332312405
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Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Codice articolo LW-9781332312405
Quantità: 15 disponibili