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Babylonian and Assyrian Sculpture in the British Museum
Hardcover
Ancient EgyptMiddle Eastern ArtSculpture & Installation
ISBN13: 9781025289052
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.94
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Babylonian and Assyrian Sculpture in the British Museum offers a comprehensive exploration of the monumental artistic achievements of ancient Mesopotamia. Written by the renowned archaeologist and historian H.R. Hall, this work serves as both a scholarly catalog and an evocative guide to the extraordinary collection of Near Eastern antiquities housed within the British Museum. The volume provides detailed insight into the aesthetic and symbolic power of the sculptures that once adorned the palaces and temples of Nineveh, Nimrud, and Babylon.
From the intricate relief carvings depicting royal lion hunts and military campaigns to the colossal winged human-headed bulls that guarded imperial gateways, the text examines the technical mastery and historical significance of these works. Hall expertly contextualizes the pieces within the broader history of the Assyrian and Babylonian empires, illustrating how their art reflected their social hierarchy, religious beliefs, and political might. For students of archaeology, art history, and ancient civilizations, Babylonian and Assyrian Sculpture in the British Museum remains an essential resource for understanding the foundational art of the Fertile Crescent and its enduring impact on the historical record.
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