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Over 90 artistic representations of the Buddha – Eastern, Western, ancient and contemporary – in a variety of artistic media.
Authored by Frank Olinsky. 1997. 96 pages in full color. A fascinating reference to Buddha art.
- Item Number: R-4294
- Provenance/Origin: New
- Composition: Hardbound book.
- Dimensions: not listed
- Weight: not listed
- Price: $ 18.50 USD
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As said by many, this is by far the most important and comprehensive collection and description of South and Southeast Asian sculptures in existence. This is a reference tool that I would not be without. But, since I have two copies, this one could be yours.
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- Item Number: R-2407
- Composition: Book
- Dimensions: 11 x 10"
- Price: $ 27.00 USD
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Author Lloyd has gathered the known facts on the arts of the ancient Near East and has presented them in an interwoven sequence that puts these facts into a proper artistic perspective. Rich in both black & white and color illustrations.
1969. 302 pages. Book is in near perfect condition.
- Item Number: R-5977
- Composition: Book
- Dimensions: 6 x 8"
- Price: $16.00 USD
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A complete account of Byzantine art from the reign of Justinian to the fall of Constantinople. Plates (247 plates, 67 in color) illustrate architectural works, frescoes, mosaics, ivories, chalices, and many other opulent works of art. A great reference tool.
1963. 286 pages. Book…
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- Item Number: R-5976
- Composition: Book
- Dimensions: 6 x 8"
- Price: $ 14.00 USD
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A 16-page pamphlet providing a brief history of Shona sculpture (and stones) plus profiles of four well-known artists along with photos of their works. There is a substantial bibliography and a list of worldwide exhibits from 1957 through 1988.
Hayden Galleries, Amsterdam. Color and B&W photos. …
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- Item Number: R-4152
- Composition: Paper Pamphlet
- Price: $ 14.00 USD
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Originally published in 1858, this is a photocopy reproduction of the first of two volumes.
Topics include: Egyptian and Oriental Pottery (Antiquity of the Art, Glazed Ware & Assyrian Pottery); Greek Pottery (Etymology, Greek Vases, Glazed Vases).
415 pages. Very readable
- Item Number: R-0945
- Composition: Book
- Price: $ 29.00 USD
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This is a great reference book for quick and accurate identification of these ancient relics.
Chapters: Introduction, Amphorea, Fine Wares, Course Wares, and Vessels with Special Functions.
1997. 108 pages.
- Item Number: R-6266
- Composition: Book
- Price: $ 19.00 USD
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Etre – Roesotericstuff.com de Tirtoff (1892-1990) – artwork is known and sold worldwide. His career started early when his unique design talents were recognized by well known couturiers in Paris. Over the next 55 years he designed covers for Harpers Bazaar, created original costumes for screen actresses,…
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- Item Number: R-3034
- Composition: Paper Catalogs
- Price: $ 36.00 USD for three pieces
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Skulls, an Exploration of Alan Dudley’s Curious Collection. Simon Winchester. A spellbinding exploration of more than 300 different animal crania . . . amphibians, birds, fish, mammals and reptiles. Yikes!
Not only informative and a great reference tool but very entertaining.
2012. …
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- Item Number: R-4745
- Composition: Book
- Price: $ 36.00 USD
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Sacred Sites of the World: Nirad Grover (author) has explored and visited some of the world’s most spiritual places – Confucius’s Tomb, Kaaba in Mecca, Western Wall in Jerusalem, Stonehenge, Mount Kailash in Tibet, Mount Kenya in Africa plus many more.
The photography is stunning!
2010. 160…
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- Item Number: R-1087
- Composition: Book
- Price: $24.00 USD
