Jewels of Ancient Nubia
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- Nombre de pages184
- PrésentationRelié
- FormatBeau Livre
- Poids1 kg
- Dimensions21,0 cm × 28,5 cm × 2,0 cm
- ISBN978-0-87846-807-2
- EAN9780878468072
- Date de parution24/09/2014
- ÉditeurMuseum of Fine Arts Boston
Résumé
Located at the intersection of trade routes from central Africa, the ancient Near East, and the Classical world, ancient Nubia ruled the entire Nile Valley at the height of its power in the eighth century B.C. Its neighbor and frequent rival Egypt called it "the gold lands" because its territories held such an abundance of the precious metal, and because its inhabitants produced some of the most finely crafted jewelry of the ancient world.
This book features over loo adornments and personal accessories from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, which houses the finest collection of Nubian jewelry outside Khartoum. Simple shell ornaments and necklaces of blue-glazed quartz beads, intricate gold filigree earrings and semiprecious gems delicately carved into amulets of the gods, elegant enameled bracelets and stunning gold collars, lavishly embellished mirrors and cosmetic vessels - all testify to the skill of their makers and the importance of these objects to those who wore or used them.
The first comprehensive introduction to the sophisticated jewels of this great empire, this book reveals how Nubian artisans employed techniques that would not be reinvented in Europe for several thousand years, and how the original owners valued such possessions not only for their inherent beauty, but also because they were imbued with magical meanings. Exquisite photography and an authoritative history by leading experts make this book essential for both jewelry aficionados and anyone interested in the great cultures of the ancient world.
This book features over loo adornments and personal accessories from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, which houses the finest collection of Nubian jewelry outside Khartoum. Simple shell ornaments and necklaces of blue-glazed quartz beads, intricate gold filigree earrings and semiprecious gems delicately carved into amulets of the gods, elegant enameled bracelets and stunning gold collars, lavishly embellished mirrors and cosmetic vessels - all testify to the skill of their makers and the importance of these objects to those who wore or used them.
The first comprehensive introduction to the sophisticated jewels of this great empire, this book reveals how Nubian artisans employed techniques that would not be reinvented in Europe for several thousand years, and how the original owners valued such possessions not only for their inherent beauty, but also because they were imbued with magical meanings. Exquisite photography and an authoritative history by leading experts make this book essential for both jewelry aficionados and anyone interested in the great cultures of the ancient world.
Located at the intersection of trade routes from central Africa, the ancient Near East, and the Classical world, ancient Nubia ruled the entire Nile Valley at the height of its power in the eighth century B.C. Its neighbor and frequent rival Egypt called it "the gold lands" because its territories held such an abundance of the precious metal, and because its inhabitants produced some of the most finely crafted jewelry of the ancient world.
This book features over loo adornments and personal accessories from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, which houses the finest collection of Nubian jewelry outside Khartoum. Simple shell ornaments and necklaces of blue-glazed quartz beads, intricate gold filigree earrings and semiprecious gems delicately carved into amulets of the gods, elegant enameled bracelets and stunning gold collars, lavishly embellished mirrors and cosmetic vessels - all testify to the skill of their makers and the importance of these objects to those who wore or used them.
The first comprehensive introduction to the sophisticated jewels of this great empire, this book reveals how Nubian artisans employed techniques that would not be reinvented in Europe for several thousand years, and how the original owners valued such possessions not only for their inherent beauty, but also because they were imbued with magical meanings. Exquisite photography and an authoritative history by leading experts make this book essential for both jewelry aficionados and anyone interested in the great cultures of the ancient world.
This book features over loo adornments and personal accessories from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, which houses the finest collection of Nubian jewelry outside Khartoum. Simple shell ornaments and necklaces of blue-glazed quartz beads, intricate gold filigree earrings and semiprecious gems delicately carved into amulets of the gods, elegant enameled bracelets and stunning gold collars, lavishly embellished mirrors and cosmetic vessels - all testify to the skill of their makers and the importance of these objects to those who wore or used them.
The first comprehensive introduction to the sophisticated jewels of this great empire, this book reveals how Nubian artisans employed techniques that would not be reinvented in Europe for several thousand years, and how the original owners valued such possessions not only for their inherent beauty, but also because they were imbued with magical meanings. Exquisite photography and an authoritative history by leading experts make this book essential for both jewelry aficionados and anyone interested in the great cultures of the ancient world.
