Treasures From An Ancient Land

Author : Piotr Bienkowski
Publisher : Alan Sutton Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Treasures from an Ancient Land written by Piotr Bienkowski and published by Alan Sutton Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an accessible introduction to Jordan's diverse and fascinating cultural heritage. In each subsequent chapter a leading scholar describes and outlines the development and variety of a particular art-form

Author : Piotr Bienkowski
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
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Download or read book Treasures from an Ancient Land written by Piotr Bienkowski and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Marjorie Ransom
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9774166000
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Silver Treasures from the Land of Sheba written by Marjorie Ransom and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Silver Treasures from the Land of Sheba documents a disappearing artistic and cultural tradition with over three hundred photographs showing individual pieces, rare images of women wearing their jewelry with traditional dress, and the various regions in Yemen where the author did her field research. Amulet cases, hair ornaments, bridal headdresses, earrings, necklaces, ankle and wrist bracelets are all beautifully photographed in intricate detail. A chapter on the history of silversmithing in Yemen tells the surprising story of the famed Jewish Yemeni silversmiths, many of whom left Yemen in the late 1940s.

Author : Piotr Bienkowski
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780906367469
Total Pages : 178 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Treasures from an Ancient Land written by Piotr Bienkowski and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Muzeʼon Yiśraʼel (Jerusalem)
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
ISBN 13 : 0870994700
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Treasures of the Holy Land written by Muzeʼon Yiśraʼel (Jerusalem) and published by Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book was released on 1986 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The art and history of the Holy Land are presented here by distinguished members of the curatorial staff of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. A series of essays examines this land's rich complexity from prehistory through the Islamic conquest of A.D. 640, and almost two hundred works of art are discussed in texts that explore their cultural, historical, religious, and aesthetic significance. Maps, site photographs, and comparative illustrations add to the reader's appreciation of a land whose great intellectual force continues to mold today's world.

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Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book From the Lands of the Scythians written by and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Stella A. Caldwell
Publisher : Weldon Owen International
ISBN 13 : 168188903X
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Vikings written by Stella A. Caldwell and published by Weldon Owen International. This book was released on 2023-08-08 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel back in time more than a thousand years to visit the world of the Vikings. Board a longship to go on a voyage of exploration, and see the weapons and armor used by a mighty warrior. Discover mythical tales of magic, monsters, gods, and goddesses. Learn about mysterious picture stones, how the Vikings honored their dead, and how they traveled to the ends of the known world. Dozens of ancient Viking treasures are depicted in detailed full-color illustrations accompanied by fascinating facts about their use, lore, and history. DOZENS OF ARTIFACTS: Learn about 36 iconic objects, from a Viking warrior’s axe to a longship that sailed the high seas. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images of the art, objects, people, and icons of the Viking world. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of amazing facts about Viking treasures in an easy-to-read Layout that will enthrall budding historians of all ages. CLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family. COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Egypt, The Magnificent Book of Treasures: Ancient Rome, The Magnificent Book of Horses, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and more!

Author : George E. Merrick
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.2C/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore written by George E. Merrick and published by . This book was released on 1920 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poetry with 6 illustrations

Author : Flora S. Clancy
Publisher : ABRAMS
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Maya written by Flora S. Clancy and published by ABRAMS. This book was released on 1985 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Candice Ransom
Publisher : Lerner Digital ™
ISBN 13 : 1512476439
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tools and Treasures of Ancient China written by Candice Ransom and published by Lerner Digital ™. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! Have you ever worn silk? Eaten Rice? Used a calendar? All these things came from ancient China. More than two thousand years ago, the ancient Chinese invented tools and treasures that still shape our lives. Find out where the ancient Chinese lived, what their lives were like, and what happened to them. Discover how they changed the world!