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100 1 _aPerrot, Georges,
_d1832-1914
245 1 2 _aA history of art in Chaldæa & Assyria, Vol. 2 (of 2)
246 1 _aA history of art in Chaldaea and Assyria, Vol. 2 (of 2)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-10-09
508 _aCharlene Taylor, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"A History of Art in Chaldæa & Assyria, Vol. 2" by Perrot and Chipiez is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the architectural and artistic achievements of the ancient civilizations of Chaldæa and Assyria, tracing the evolution of their techniques and design principles. It is illustrated with numerous engravings and color plates, offering a visual exploration of the intricacies of Chaldæan and Assyrian art. The opening of the book delves into the significance and characteristics of civil and military architecture in Mesopotamia, highlighting the well-preserved ruins of Assyrian palaces that allow for detailed restorations. It discusses the prominence of these structures, particularly their elaborate designs and functional aspects, while contrasting them with the architectural remnants of temples. The text elaborates on historical excavations, providing insight into the architectural layout and the materials used, which shaped the development of these monumental buildings. This scholarly approach establishes a foundation for understanding the cultural and artistic context of the ancient civilizations, presenting a comprehensive overview for those interested in the history of art and architecture in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cLondon: Chapman and Hall, Limited, 1884
653 _aBabylonia -- Antiquities
653 _aArt -- Iraq -- Babylonia
653 _aArt -- Assyria -- History
653 _aAssyria -- Antiquities
700 1 _aChipiez, Charles,
_d1835-1901
700 1 _aArmstrong, Walter, Sir,
_d1850-1918
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/historyofartinch02perr/page/n7/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71842
999 _c112568
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