The Silk Road : Art and History

The Silk Road : Art and History image
ISBN-10:

0856675466

ISBN-13:

9780856675461

Author(s): Jonathan Tucker
Edition: 0
Released: Jan 01, 2003
Publisher: Philip Wilson
Format: Hardcover, 400 pages
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Description:

Celebrating the cultural heritage of the countries along the Silk Route, this text explores the ancient trade route between Europe and the Far East, more specifically between Rome and the old Chinese capital of Xian. It examines the beautiful works of art discovered in each country, and sets them in their historical and geographical context. The author provides a comprehensive history of the Silk Road, drawing freely on anecdotes and literary and historical sources he examines the lives of the merchants and other travellers who used this route. Vignettes and poems from the heydey of the great trading route punctuate a lively and colourful text, which also features Antonia Tozer's evocative photographs.












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