Ian Jenkins, a world expert on Ancient Greek sculpture, describes and explains these wonderful sculptures in a vivid and simple way for children, and puts them in the context of Ancient Greek religion, life and art.
This book explores the meaning and history of this fascinating object, and tells the tale of its remarkable survival and eventual passage to the British Museum.
Power; the power of the gods; the power of Greek cities; the power of the human body: all these were celebrated at the ancient Olympic Games.... Læs mere
Taking an intimate look at the Wave’s artistic and historical significance and its influence on popular culture, this concise introduction explains why Hokusai’s modern masterpiece... Læs mere
Visually stunning, entertaining and intriguing, this book explores humankind’s enduring curiosity about the animal world.
Beautifully illustrated gift book on the prints and drawings of Albrecht Dürer, the first truly international artist.
Situating jewellery in the cultural economy of the American Southwest, this publication explores Southwestern jewellery as a... Læs mere
Investigates a broad selection of hoards that have come to light in recent times across the British Isles. The author looks at the variety of objects found and at the practice of... Læs mere
Providing a fun way to find out about Ancient Rome, this activity book includes word puzzles, picture puzzles, logic and maths puzzles, and jokes and cartoons.
Indian Love Poetry
Este libro de atractivo diseño presenta una selección especial de 250 objetos, de entre los más bellos e importantes del Museo Británico, cada uno de ellos acompañado de su fascinante historia y magníficamente ilustrado a todo color.
Focusing on the Townley Discobolus, this illustrated introduction explores the history and significance of the statue – in both classical and modern times – in light of ancient discus... Læs mere