2008, ISBN: 0714150673

[EAN: 9780714150673], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 4.08], [PU: British Museum Press, United Kingdom, London], CATHERINE JOHNS DOGS HISTORY . MYTH ART GIFT BOOKS, Dogs were undoubte… mais…

[EAN: 9780714150673], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [SC: 4.08], [PU: British Museum Press, United Kingdom, London], CATHERINE JOHNS DOGS HISTORY . MYTH ART GIFT BOOKS, Dogs were undoubtedly the first animals to become domesticated and have been the closest companions to human beings since the Stone Age. This book illuminates and explores this long association, as seen through the art and artifacts that express and celebrate it. The book opens with an engaging exploration of the evolution of the species, its earliest interaction with human communities and its domestication, its importance in human history and culture, and its role in art, symbolism and mythology. This is followed by comparisons and contrasts from different cultures, highlighting similarities and differences in the way that dogs have been perceived and depicted.The wide-ranging illustrations include not only domestic dogs but also dramatic portraits of wolves, foxes and jackals. From life-size sculpture to tiny engraved gems, mosaic floors to miniature paintings, ceramic vessels to pocket-knife handles, these thought-provoking illustrations span prehistory to the present, illuminating this most familiar and important relationship. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged., Books<

2011, ISBN: 0714150673

[EAN: 9780714150673], Tweedehands, zeer goed, [SC: 5.28], [PU: British Museum Press, United Kingdom, London], CATHERINE JOHNS DOGS HISTORY . MYTH ART GIFT BOOKS, Dogs were undoubtedly the… mais…

[EAN: 9780714150673], Tweedehands, zeer goed, [SC: 5.28], [PU: British Museum Press, United Kingdom, London], CATHERINE JOHNS DOGS HISTORY . MYTH ART GIFT BOOKS, Dogs were undoubtedly the first animals to become domesticated and have been the closest companions to human beings since the Stone Age. This book illuminates and explores this long association, as seen through the art and artifacts that express and celebrate it. The book opens with an engaging exploration of the evolution of the species, its earliest interaction with human communities and its domestication, its importance in human history and culture, and its role in art, symbolism and mythology. This is followed by comparisons and contrasts from different cultures, highlighting similarities and differences in the way that dogs have been perceived and depicted.The wide-ranging illustrations include not only domestic dogs but also dramatic portraits of wolves, foxes and jackals. From life-size sculpture to tiny engraved gems, mosaic floors to miniature paintings, ceramic vessels to pocket-knife handles, these thought-provoking illustrations span prehistory to the present, illuminating this most familiar and important relationship. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged., Books<

2011, ISBN: 0714150673

[EAN: 9780714150673], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: British Museum Press, London], Jacket, A new book and D.J. that is unused and unmarked. The book will open with an introduction explor… mais…

[EAN: 9780714150673], Gebraucht, guter Zustand, [PU: British Museum Press, London], Jacket, A new book and D.J. that is unused and unmarked. The book will open with an introduction exploring the evolution of the species, its earliest interaction with human communities and its domestication, its importance in human history and culture, and its role in art, symbolism and mythology. This will be followed by spreads comparing and contrasting images from different cultures to show similarities and differences in the way that dogs have been perceived and depicted. The illustrations will include not only domestic dogs but also dramatic portraits of wolves, foxes and jackals. The illustrations will range from life-size sculpture to tiny engraved gems, from mosaic floors and stone wall-reliefs to miniature paintings and gold ornaments and from ceramic vessels to pocket-knife handles, and will span a timescale from prehistory to the present., Books<

2008, ISBN: 9780714150673

British Museum Press, 10/06/2008. Hardcover. Used; Good. **WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HRS FROM LONDON, UK, 98% OF OUR ORDERS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN 7-10 DAYS. We believe you will be completely sati… mais…

British Museum Press, 10/06/2008. Hardcover. Used; Good. **WE SHIP WITHIN 24 HRS FROM LONDON, UK, 98% OF OUR ORDERS ARE RECEIVED WITHIN 7-10 DAYS. We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books., British Museum Press, 10/06/2008, 2.5<

2011, ISBN: 0714150673

[EAN: 9780714150673], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: British Museum Press], CATHERINE JOHNS DOGS HISTORY . MYTH ART GIFT BOOKS, The book has been read, but is in excellent condition.… mais…

[EAN: 9780714150673], Gebraucht, sehr guter Zustand, [PU: British Museum Press], CATHERINE JOHNS DOGS HISTORY . MYTH ART GIFT BOOKS, The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged., Books<