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Ivories: Ancient And Mediaeval (1875)

Ivories: Ancient And Mediaeval (1875)

Maskell, William

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Art HistoryAncient History GeneralFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1104871238
ISBN13: 9781104871239
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 10 2009
Pages: 134
Weight: 0.42
Height: 0.29 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Ivories: Ancient and Mediaeval is a book written by William Maskell and first published in 1875. The book is a comprehensive study of ivory carvings from ancient and medieval times, covering a wide range of topics such as the history of ivory carving, the materials used, the techniques employed, and the symbolism and meaning behind the carvings.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of ivory carving. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of ivory carving, tracing its origins back to ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. The subsequent chapters examine the ivory carvings of different cultures and periods, including the Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, and medieval Europeans.Throughout the book, Maskell provides detailed descriptions of the various ivory carvings, including their size, shape, and decoration. He also discusses the materials used to create the carvings, such as elephant ivory, walrus ivory, and hippopotamus ivory, and the techniques employed by the carvers, such as carving, engraving, and inlaying.In addition to discussing the technical aspects of ivory carving, Maskell also delves into the symbolic and cultural significance of the carvings. He examines the religious and mythological themes depicted in the carvings, as well as the social and cultural contexts in which they were created.Overall, Ivories: Ancient and Mediaeval is a rich and informative resource for anyone interested in the history and art of ivory carving. It provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the subject, and is illustrated with numerous high-quality photographs and illustrations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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