Author: Gardner Callahan TeallPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
The Pleasures of Collecting
Author: Gardner Callahan TeallPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Art objects
Languages : en
Pages : 382
Book Description
The magic of jewels and charms
Author: George Frederick KunzPublisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 351
Book Description
This book is about the folklore surrounding many aspects of jewelry. The author says that in it will be found "an interesting galaxy of anecdote, research, and information upon a fascinating subject." The book is divided into ten chapters each dealing with a particular type of gem, or, its supposed powers and so on.
The Curious Lore of Precious Stones
Author: George Frederick KunzPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gems
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
Early Chests in Wood and Iron
Author: Great Britain. Public Record Office. MuseumPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
History of the World in 1000 Objects
Author: DKPublisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0744036089
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 480
Book Description
Discover how humans created their world from the objects they left behind - from the US Constitution to the first iPhone - in DK's latest history book. From the beginning of human history, the one thing that has defined us is our talent for making things, from basic technology and everyday objects, such as bowls and hand axes, to high-tech inventions, such as supersonic aircraft, smart devices, and Mars rovers. Objects speak volumes about a civilization, telling us how our ancestors lived - as well as what they believed in and valued. A bronze cat mummy shows us how highly the ancient Egyptians valued their feline companions, while a mechanical tiger toy tells the story of rising tensions between an Indian sultan and European colonizers. With stunning, exclusive photography, History of the World in 1000 Objects shows you the objects that our ancestors treasured - from the jewelry worn by the Mesopotamians to the prized ritual vessels used by the people of the Shang Dynasty - and gives you insight into what gave each culture its own identity. From astrolabes and airplanes to vacuum cleaners and X-rays, DK uses its hallmark visual style to weave the extraordinary legacy of our creativity into a unique view of world history that will change the way you see the objects all around us.
Chinese Ceramics from the Meiyintang Collection
Author: Regina KrahlPublisher:
ISBN: 9781898592020
Category : Porcelain
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Civilization
Author: Helen Fewster (Editor)Publisher:
ISBN: 9780241440575
Category : Antiquities
Languages : en
Pages : 400
Book Description
"From the beginning of human history, the one thing that has defined us is our talent for making things, from basic technology and everyday objects, such as bowls and hand axes, to high-tech inventions, such as supersonic aircraft, smart devices, and Mars rovers. Objects speak volumes about a civilization, telling us how our ancestors lived - as well as what they believed in and valued. A bronze cat mummy shows us how highly the ancient Egyptians valued their feline companions, while a mechanical tiger toy tells the story of rising tensions between an Indian sultan and European colonisers. With stunning, specially commissioned photography, Civilization shows you the objects that our ancestors treasured - from the jewellery worn by the Mesopotamians to the prized ritual vessels used by the people of the Shang dynasty - and gives you an insight into what gave each culture its own identity. From astrolabes and aeroplanes to vacuum cleaners and X-rays, DK uses its hallmark visual style to weave the extraordinary legacy of our creativity into a unique view of world history that will change the way you see the objects all around us."--Publisher.
Earth Transformed
Author: Tung WuPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 216
Book Description
An introductory essay outlines the history of the collection - from export wares brought home by 19th-century New England sea traders to acquisitions reflecting an increasingly sophisticated appreciation of the works prized in China. Interspersed among the entries are brief descriptions of the principal types of Chinese ceramics and a concise essay on their conservation and study.
青花釉裏紅
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Porcelain, Chinese
Languages : zh-TW
Pages : 268
Book Description
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