Ancient Bronzes of the Eastern Eurasian Steppes
Author | : Emma C. Bunker |
Publisher | : Abrams |
Total Pages | : 416 |
Release | : 1997-09 |
ISBN-10 | : UOM:39015040046073 |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Download or read book Ancient Bronzes of the Eastern Eurasian Steppes written by Emma C. Bunker and published by Abrams. This book was released on 1997-09 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lavishly illustrated, Ancient Bronzes of the Eastern Eurasian Steppes is the first major volume devoted to the study of the art of the Northern Zone. It includes a dramatic account of the Western medical workers and teachers who first collected these works early in the twentieth century, as well as an up-to-date account of Chinese excavations in the area, based on notes by the eminent Chinese archeologist Wu En. Mr. Wu is himself descended from these peoples. Diagrams and photographs of recently opened tombs are of special interest, and full metallurgical analyses of many pieces are provided, along with an appendix of forgeries that will be of inestimable value to scholars, collectors, and dealers.