Masterpieces of the British Museum

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Masterpieces of the British Museum
Authors and Contributors      Edited by J.D. Hill
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:304
Dimensions(mm): Height 215,Width 215
Category/GenreWorld history
Archaeology
Museum, historic sites, gallery and art guides
ISBN/Barcode 9780714151052
ClassificationsDewey:069.0942142
Audience
General
Illustrations With over 250 colour illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher British Museum Press
Imprint British Museum Press
Publication Date 17 November 2014
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The British Museum's collection is one of the world's finest and broadest, ranging from prehistoric times to the present in ancient and modern cultures around the globe. This new and updated edition includes many recent acquisitions and new discoveries, such as Picasso's stunning Vollard Suite and the intriguing Vale of York Viking hoard, and showcases a selection of more than 250 of the most beautiful and important objects drawn from across the Museum. Each object is presented with its own fascinating story and is strikingly illustrated in full colour. From the Warren Cup to Durer's Rhinoceros, the Lewis Chessmen to the Aztec turquoise serpent and the Gayer-Anderson Cat, the iconic objects of the British Museum are here presented in an exciting and accessible new way, highlighting the superb craftsmanship and ingenuity of those who created each of these splendid pieces. Grouped into sections based on cross-cultural themes, such as rulers, mythical beasts, dress and the human form, the resulting juxtapositions offer intriguing new insights into these widely varied masterpieces. Introduced by Neil MacGregor, former Director of the British Museum, this is a stunning overview of artistic and cultural achievement around the world.

Author Biography

J.D. Hill is Research Manager in the British Museum and specializes in the Iron Age. Contributors include curatorial experts drawn from the whole range of the British Museum's collection.