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Ivories: Ancient And Mediaeval (1875)

by William Maskell
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781104934262
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 134
  • Original Price: USD 37.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 368 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): History / General

Ivories: Ancient and Mediaeval is a book written by William Maskell and first published in 1875. The book is a comprehensive study of ivories from the ancient and medieval periods, covering a wide range of topics including the history and development of ivory carving, the use of ivory in art and decoration, and the symbolism and meaning behind ivory objects. The book is divided into several chapters, with each chapter focusing on a different aspect of ivory art and culture. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of ivory carving, tracing its origins back to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. The subsequent chapters cover the use of ivory in different cultures and periods, including ancient Greece and Rome, Byzantium, and medieval Europe.Throughout the book, Maskell provides detailed descriptions and analysis of numerous ivory objects, including religious icons, figurines, and decorative pieces. He also explores the symbolism and meaning behind these objects, highlighting their cultural and religious significance.In addition to its scholarly content, Ivories: Ancient and Mediaeval is also notable for its numerous illustrations, which include photographs and drawings of various ivory objects. These illustrations help to bring the text to life and provide readers with a visual understanding of the art and culture of ivory carving.Overall, Ivories: Ancient and Mediaeval is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of art and culture, as well as those interested in the history and significance of ivory carving.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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