Minoan Stone Vases

Klappentext This is a descriptive inventory of more than 3,500 stone vases from the Minoan civilisation.This is a descriptive inventory, with numerous drawings and photographs, of more than 3,500 stone vases from the Minoan civilisation of ancient Crete. Dr Warren discusses the various stones used, methods of manufacturing, the probable usage and purpose of the vases, and their relation to metal and clay vessels. Inhaltsverzeichnis A descriptive inventory of over 3,500 Minoan stone vases arranged by types of stone, methods of manufacture, probable usage and relations to metal and clay vessels; Famous vases carrying scenes in relief; Summary of the history and stylistic development, discussion of type, dating and distribution that were exported.

Product details

• Authors: Warren Peter, Peter Warren
• Publisher: External catalogues UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2008
• EAN: 9780521141130
• ISBN: 978-0-521-14113-0
• Series: Cambridge Classical Studies
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Art history