Wonder to behold, a: craftsmanship and the creation of babylon’s ishtar gate
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691200156
Date de publication :
10 déc. 2019
Dimensions :
26,7 x 22,9 cm
Format :
B315
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
An in-depth and beautifully illustrated look at one of the most revered works of antiquity, the Ishtar Gate of ancient BabylonIn the ancient Near East, expert craftspeople were more than technicians: they numbered among those special members of society who could access the divine. While the artisans' names are largely unknown today, their legac