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Art of the ancient Near East

by Pierre Amiet, John Shepley, Claude Choquet

Exploring the history of the ancient Near East through its monumental art and architecture, this volume examines how technological, political, and cultural developments shaped diverse civilisations and their interconnected artistic legacies.

Accession 928 ISBN 0810906384 Publisher Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
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