Assyrian Palace Sculptures

Author: Paul CollinsBrand: British MuseumEdition: 01Features: New Mint Condition Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon Guaranteed packaging Binding: HardcoverNumber Of Pages: 144Release Date: 13-10-2008model number: 388634Part Number: 388634Details: Between the ninth and seventh centuries BC the small kingdom of Assyria in northern Iraq expanded through conquest to dominate the region from Egypt to Iran. The power of the Assyrian kings was reflected in the creation of a series of magnificent palaces in which the walls of principal rooms and courtyards were lined with huge panels of alabaster carved with images of the monarch as priest, victorious warrior and hunter. Together, the sculptures constitute some of the most impressive and eloquent witnesses of the ancient Middle East. This book serves as a superb visual introduction to what are undoubtedly some of the greatest works of art from the ancient world, showcasing a series of specially taken photographs of the Britis