Assyrian Sculpture (Introductory Guides)

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For nearly three centuries, until 612 BC, the small kingdom of Assyria dominated the Middle East, its empire at one point extending from Iran to Egypt. The tale of the ones years – the triumphs of the Assyrian kings in war and peace, their exploits within the hunting field, and the gods who watched over them – were recorded in stone on the walls of a succession of royal palaces. These sculptures, offering eye-witness views of a long-lost civilisation, were rediscovered within the 19th century. The finest collection, transported with great difficulty to Europe, is now preserved on the British Museum. This book describes how the sculptures were found and what they meant to those that created them. It’s both a richly illustrated history of Assyrian sculptures usually and a guide to the exceptional collections of the British Museum.

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