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Assyria to Iberia: at the Dawn of the Classical Age (Metropolitan Museum of Art (Hardcover))

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A sweeping survey of objects from one of the crucial richest artistic periods in history

This comprehensive book explores the spectacular art of the first millennium B.C. from the Near East to Western Europe. This used to be the world of Odysseus, wherein trade proliferated with Phoenician merchants; of King Midas, whose tomb used to be adorned with treasures; and of the Bible, whose stories are illuminated by contemporary artistic and archeological discoveries. It used to be also a time of wealthy cultural exchange around the Mediterranean and Near East as diverse populations interacted through trade, go back and forth, and migration. 

Assyria to Iberia showcases masterpieces that reflect the cultural encounters of this era. Stunning details convey the beauty and significance of more than 300 objects drawn from collections all over the world. These objects include carved reliefs from the majestic palaces of ancient Assyria, Phoenician fine bronze metalwork and carved ivories, and luxurious jewelry. Texts by over 80 international scholars provide a compelling picture of this fascinating period, one that is very important to figuring out the origins of Western culture and art.

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