Masterpieces of the British Museum
Title:
Masterpieces of the British Museum
Author:
Hill, J. D.
British Museum.
ISBN:
9780714151052
Publication Information:
London : British Museum Press, 2014.
Physical Description:
304 p. : col. ill. ; 22 cm
Abstract:
Includes many acquisitions and discoveries, such as Picasso's Vollard Suite and the intriguing Vale of York Viking hoard, and showcases a selection of more than 250 of the most beautiful and important objects drawn from across the Museum.
Seeing the divine -- Dress -- Rulers -- Violence and war - - Mythical beasts -- Death -- Animals -- The word -- Eating and drinking -- The human form -- The power of objects.
Corporate Subject:
Added Corporate Author:
Subject:
| British Museum -- Catalogs. |
Summary:
Includes many acquisitions and discoveries, such as Picasso's Vollard Suite and the intriguing Vale of York Viking hoard, and showcases a selection of more than 250 of the most beautiful and important objects drawn from across the Museum.
Seeing the divine -- Dress -- Rulers -- Violence and war - - Mythical beasts -- Death -- Animals -- The word -- Eating and drinking -- The human form -- The power of objects.