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020			_q(The Metropolitan Museum of Art) _z9781588395382
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020			_q(Yale University Press) _z9780300208085
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245	1	0	_aAssyria to Iberia : _bat the dawn of the Classical Age / _cedited by Joan Aruz, Sarah B. Graff, and Yelena Rakic..
260			_aNew York: _bThe Metropolitan Museum of Art. _g[2014]
300			_axvii, 421 pages : _bcolor illustrations, maps ; _c32 cm.
500			_aCatalog of an exhibition held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, September 22, 2014 - January 4, 2015.
500			_aAssyria to Iberia at the Dawn of the Classical Age (Exhibition) (2014-2015 : New York, N.Y.)
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references (pages 376-411) and index.
520			_aThis comprehensive book explores the spectacular art of the first millennium B.C. from the Near East to Western Europe. This was the world of Odysseus, in which trade proliferated with Phoenician merchants; of King Midas, whose tomb was adorned with treasures; and of the Bible, whose stories are illuminated by recent artistic and archaeological discoveries. It was also a time of rich cultural exchange across the Mediterranean and Near East as diverse populations interacted through trade, travel and migration. This book showcases masterpieces that reflect the cultural encounters of this era. Stunning details convey the significance of more than 300 objects drawn from collections around the globe. These objects include carved reliefs from the majestic palaces of ancient Assyria, Phoenician fine bronze metalwork and carved ivories, Egyptian statues, and luxurious jewelry. Texts by over 80 international scholars provide a compelling picture of this fascinating period, one that is essential to understanding the origins of Western culture and art.--publisher's web site. This comprehensive book explores the spectacular art of the first millennium B.C. from the Near East to Western Europe. This was the world of Odysseus, in which trade proliferated with Phoenician merchants; of King Midas, whose tomb was adorned with treasures; and of the Bible, whose stories are illuminated by recent artistic and archeological discoveries. It was also a time of rich cultural exchange across the Mediterranean and Near East as diverse populations interacted through trade, travel, 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 around the globe. 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 essential to understanding the origins of Western culture and art.
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650		4	_aCivilization, Ancient _xExhibitions. _9177070
650		4	_aArt, Ancient _9176095
650		4	_aMiddle East _xAntiquities _xExhibitions. _9180343
650		4	_aHistory of art: BCE to c 500 CE, ancient & classical world _9179079
650		4	_aART / History / Ancient & Classical _9176041
650		4	_aART / Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions / Permanent Collections _9176039
650		4	_aART / Middle Eastern _zMiddle Eastern _9176042
651		4	_aMediterranean Region _xAntiquities _xExhibitions. _9180227
700	1		_4edt _aAruz, Joan _d1942-.
710		0	_aMetropolitan Museum of Art _4pbl _9180317
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