Art in the First Cities of Iran and Central Asia
The Sarikhani Collection
- Hardcover
272 pages
- Release Date
14 September 2021
Summary
A beautifully illustrated book exploring the art of Iran and Central Asia from the 5th to the 2nd Millennium BC
This richly illustrated book explores the art of ancient Iran and Central Asia between the 5th and 2nd millenniums BC, a time that proved to be one of the region’s most prolific periods. Over this period, the first cities arise, strengthen their power and multiply, and undergo continuous innovation. To serve this new world, items are invented and artistry flourishes—jars for…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780300259674 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0300259670 |
| Author: | Agnes Benoit |
| Publisher: | Yale University Press |
| Imprint: | Yale University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 14 September 2021 |
| Weight: | 1.97kg |
| Dimensions: | 39mm x 253mm x 308mm |
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Critics Review
“Art in the First Cities of Iran & Central Asia combines the thoroughness of a scholarly study with a collection focused on the beauty of the objects…Enthusiasts for the arts of Iran will appreciate owning this beautiful book.”—David Chaffetz, Asian Review of Books
Agnes Benoit
Agnès Benoit is a French Emeritus General Heritage Curator. Benoit was previously responsible for the ancient Iran and Central Asia collections at the Louvre in Paris for over thirty years.
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