Pergamon and the Hellenistic Kingdoms of the Ancient World

Pergamon and the Hellenistic Kingdoms of the Ancient World

<div><B>A comprehensive examination of the art and culture of the ancient Greek kingdoms of the great Hellenistic period</B><br><br> The Hellenistic Age spanned the three momentous centuries from the death of Alexander the Great in 323 B.C. to the crowning of Emperor Augustus and the establishment of the Roman Empire. This splendidly illustrated volume examines the rich diversity of art formsâ‚¬"including sculpture in marble, bronze, and terracotta; gold jewelry; engraved gems; and coinsâ‚¬"throughout the Hellenistic kingdoms of ancient Greece, and especially in the great city of Pergamon (in present-day Turkey). Featuring more than 250 objects from major museums around the world, including the renowned collection from the Pergamon Museum in Berlin,Â and essays by an international team of specialists, this book describes the historical context in which these sumptuous works of art were created, and provides a new understanding of this period of masterful artistic accomplishment. Â </div>
Country USA
Brand Metropolitan Museum of Art New York
Manufacturer Metropolitan Museum of Art
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 349733
ReleaseDate 2016-05-10
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781588395870

Country	USA
Brand	Metropolitan Museum of Art New York
Manufacturer	Metropolitan Museum of Art
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	349733
ReleaseDate	2016-05-10
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781588395870

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