Archetype publications ltd jun 2013 (4 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This volume is the fourth in what is now to become a regular biennial publication which will present the recent research of past and present staff and students (including early career interns) of the Hamilton Kerr Institute in the conservation, structure, materials, history etc. of paintings. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Since the two Giant Buddhas at the Bamiyan site in Afghanistan were tragically ravaged in March 2001, international specialists from Japan, Germany and Italy, under the coordination of UNESCO, have continuously cooperated in support of conservation projects to preserve the cultural heritage in Bamiyan. Following conservation work on mural paintings and archeological research commenced on the Buddhist caves in 2005 to understand and document the current situation of the caves and their architectural features. This monograph reports on these field studies which aim to further understanding of and support for Japanese conservation activities on international cultural properties.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The World of Iron is a collection of conference papers which present the latest research concerning the inception, adoption, expansion, and impact of prehistoric iron production, specifically outside Europe. The book is in several sections including, Africa, the Indian Subcontinent, West and Cental Asia, Scientific Approaches and Environmental Considerations.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Ajami paintings are almost universal in the interior decoration of Damascene houses, and this study, done from the stylistic, historical - as well as the technical - points of view, has resulted in a unique and valuable document on the history of Damascus decoration since the 17th century. The incredibly beautiful interiors of these houses bear silent witness to a bygone and almost-forgotten era of urban life in the Near East each one an impressive masterpiece of the artisan's craft. Painted and gilded stone reliefs, tinted plaster and patterned paste work decoration, elaborately painted wood embellished with metal leaf, mother-of-pearl inlays, and mirrors were combined in ever-varying and beautiful ways. Luxurious carpets, cushions, mattresses, small tables and stands, and porcelain and metal objects d'art ensured that the reception rooms were also comfortable living spaces.…