Description: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ANCIENT ARTS OF CENTRAL ASIA by TAMARA TALBOT RICE Nomadic, virtually forgotten tribes once flourished in the vast Central Asian plains stretching from the Black Sea to the Himalayas. Here, surrounded by three imposing civilizations of antiquity——the Mediterranean World, India, and the Far East— they created a distinctive art that is often the only remaining evidence of their existence. Tamara Talbot Rice has undertaken a careful regional and chronological survey of the artistic accomplishments of these Central Asian peoples. Beginning with prehistoric days and ending with the centuries that paralleled Europe’s dark ages, Tamara Talbot Rice traces the development of their painting, sculpture, pottery, textiles, anda rchitecture, distinguishing between the distinctive contributions of the Central Asians and their debt to the art of other civilizations. Mrs. Talbot Rice examines the Central Asian artistic legacy— the exciting animal art of the Royal Scyths of southern Russia; the graceful Buddhist sculpture of Gandhara and Mathura; the exotic paintings of Khotan; the early Christian art of Armenia, Georgia, and Caucasian Albania. In so doing, she provides a brilliant analysis of the art that evolved in that part of the World where Buddhist, Christian, and Moslem tradition converge. A beautifully illustrated and expertly Written study of a little known culture, “Ancient Arts of Central Asia” is a valuable addition to the library of both students and laymen. The book is a softcover, measuring about 6 x 9 inches. It was published by Preager, in New York City, in 1965. It is 288 pages long, with an index, bibliography, and tons of photographs & illustrations, in both black & white, and colour. Book is used, but in good condition - no writing, no stains or soiling, clean cover. *There are a few pages at the centre loose from the binding. Top bidder should add $22.99 for postage within Canada, or $24.99 for mailing to the USA. I have other, similar books up for sale now, so please check them out too! Multiple books always combined to save on postage, & full refund if you’re not happy. Thanks for looking!
Price: 19.99 CAD
Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
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Format: Paperback
Language: English
Book Title: Arts of Central Asia
Author: Tamara Talbot Rice
Topic: Art History, Artists, Buddhism, Fine Arts, Silk road, Central Asia
Subject: History
