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【Cultural Treasures of the World 】
《世界文化瑰寶》
@英國DK原文書
@全彩精裝/360頁/版面24.2 x 28.8 cm
@作者：DK編輯部
讓我們一同跟隨本書穿越歷史，探索人類創造出來的最珍貴、標誌性和受人推崇的物品。
每個國家和文化都擁有廣受珍視的文物，書中匯集了200多樣這樣的物品，探索每個物品背後引人入勝的獨特故事。
從古埃及娜芙蒂蒂胸像到貝寧青銅器，從阿爾塔米拉洞穴壁畫到梵谷的〈向日葵〉，這些文物和藝術品因其美麗、藝術性或歷史意義而受人尊敬，通常兼具這三者。發現它們是如何以及為什麼被創造出來，揭示它們所包含的隱藏意義和象徵，並了解它們留下的文化遺產。
本書特點：
*一種引人入勝的“視覺之旅”方式，將令人驚嘆的圖片與易於理解的文字和註釋結合
*關於文化影響、象徵和技巧的特色框，提供了額外的背景資料
*包括雕塑、繪畫、珠寶、織品、岩畫、文件、神聖物品，涵蓋各地區、時期和不同的藝術媒介
Take a guided tour through history and discover the most precious, iconic, and celebrated objects ever created.
Revered, admired, and protected - every country and culture has certain artefacts that are prized above all others. Cultural Treasures of the World brings together more than 200 of these objects, exploring the fascinating and unique stories behind each of them.
From the Bust of Nefertiti to the Benin Bronzes, and the Altamira cave paintings to Van Gogh's Sunflowers, these artefacts and artworks are revered for their beauty, artistry, or historical significance - and often all three at once. Discover how and why they were created, unravel the hidden meanings and symbolism they contain, and learn about the cultural legacy they have left behind.
So what are you waiting for? Dive into this awe-inspiring history of art book to explore:
- An immersive "visual tour" approach, combining stunning photography with accessible text and annotation
- Feature boxes on cultural influences, symbolism, and technique offer additional context
- Covers a wide range of regions, periods, and media - including sculpture, painting, jewellery, tapestry, rock art, documents, sacred objects, and more
A treasure trove of human creativity that offers a fresh and unforgettable new perspective on civilisations and societies, Cultural Treasures of the World is the perfect gift for gallery- and museum-lovers, and armchair travellers everywhere. Doubling up as a great coffee table book, Cultural Treasures of the World combines stunning photography with detailed annotation to highlight key elements of technique, artistry, and symbolism, making this museum in a book perfect for anyone with an interest in art, history and culture alike.
