Silver Wonders From The East
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Silver Wonders From The East
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Author : Maria Menshikova
language : en
Publisher: Ben Uri Gallery & Museum
Release Date : 2006
Silver Wonders From The East written by Maria Menshikova and has been published by Ben Uri Gallery & Museum this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Antiques & Collectibles categories.
Filigree is a remarkable method in jewellery-making in which very pure precious metal is drawn into extremely fine threads. These threads are then ingeniously inter-woven to produce almost transparent objects. This book presents for the first time the highlights from the magnificent and unique filigree collection in the State Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg.The principal centres of filigree were to be found in China, and Chinese filigree found its way to the countries which traded with China in the 16th and 17th centuries: Portugal, Spain, The Netherlands and England. Production centres also developed in India. The Hermitage collection has a large number of works in eastern filigree from the 17th and 18th centuries, mainly from China, India and Indonesia. The 17th-century Chinese pieces are in traditional Chinese style and are ornamented with traditional Chinese motifs: peoonies, lotus flowers and plum blossom. The works from India were made to order for clients such as the Catholic Church, and are therefore European in form.Among the highlights of the collection are the two large toilet sets belonging to Catherine the Great, one from China and one from India. These are unique ensembles because over time comparable sets from other European courts have been sold, melted down or lost. Another object, the writing box of William of Orange, recently discovered in the Hermitage collection, provides an interesting link between the Russian and Dutch courts.The filigree collection of the tsars is the only royal filigree collection to have been preserved in its entirety, yet has received little scholarly attention to date. This publication will contribute to the further study of this unique collection and the issues surrounding it, and will introduce a new audience to the wonders of this Eastern silver.
Silver Wonders From The East
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Author : Maria Menshikova
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Silver Wonders From The East written by Maria Menshikova and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Filigree categories.
The East India Company At Home 1757 1857
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Author : Margot Finn
language : en
Publisher: UCL Press
Release Date : 2018-02-15
The East India Company At Home 1757 1857 written by Margot Finn and has been published by UCL Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-15 with History categories.
The East India Company at Home, 1757–1857 explores how empire in Asia shaped British country houses, their interiors and the lives of their residents. It includes chapters from researchers based in a wide range of settings such as archives and libraries, museums, heritage organisations, the community of family historians and universities. It moves beyond conventional academic narratives and makes an important contribution to ongoing debates around how empire impacted Britain. The volume focuses on the propertied families of the East India Company at the height of Company rule. From the Battle of Plassey in 1757 to the outbreak of the Indian Uprising in 1857, objects, people and wealth flowed to Britain from Asia. As men in Company service increasingly shifted their activities from trade to military expansion and political administration, a new population of civil servants, army officers, surveyors and surgeons journeyed to India to make their fortunes. These Company men and their families acquired wealth, tastes and identities in India, which travelled home with them to Britain. Their stories, the biographies of their Indian possessions and the narratives of the stately homes in Britain that came to house them, frame our explorations of imperial culture and its British legacies.
The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World
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Author : Bettany Hughes
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2024-04-23
The Seven Wonders Of The Ancient World written by Bettany Hughes and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-23 with History categories.
SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER • From the award-winning historian and broadcaster comes an immersive, awe-inspiring tour of the ancient sites that kindle our imagination and afford us a glimpse into our shared history “This fascinating book is brimming with stories of people and places, all told with Bettany’s natural sense of wonder and adventure.” —Simon Sebag Montefiore, New York Times bestselling author of The World For millennia, the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World have been known for their aesthetic sublimity, ingenious engineering, and sheer, audacious magnitude: The Great Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Temple of Artemis, the Statue of Zeus, the Mausoleum of Halikarnassos, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Lighthouse at Alexandria. Echoing down time, each of these persists in our imagination as an emblem of the glory of antiquity, but beneath the familiar images is a surprising, revelatory history. Guiding us through it is historian Bettany Hughes, who has traveled to each of the sites to uncover the latest archaeological discoveries and bring these monuments and the distinct cultures that built them back to breathtaking life. Spellbinding, richly illustrated, and full of insight, The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is a journey into the indomitable ambition and creativity of the human spirit.
Desert Silver
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Author : Sigrid van Roode
language : en
Publisher: Kit Pub
Release Date : 2010
Desert Silver written by Sigrid van Roode and has been published by Kit Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010 with Folk art categories.
Some of the oldest civilizations in the world originated along the fertile banks of the Nile, Tigris and Euphrates rivers, and the countries of the Middle East and North Africa have been cultural melting pots ever since. The trade routes adopted by the regione(tm)s nomads linked colorful cultures and time-long traditions like so many beads on a string. And indeed it is in the regione(tm)s jewelery that its many-layered history of tribes and empires, nomads and villagers is perhaps best seen. From an archaeological point of view, decorative details and motifs can be traced back centuries, sometimes even millennia. This book, Desert Silver, explores the social, economic and religious background of this jewelery. The traditional silver jewelery of the region combines a variety of aspects of desert life. As the unalienable property of a woman, it has practical, economic value; it serves as a social indicator and reveals where the wearer comes from, how rich she is and her status as a wife and mother. Perhaps more importantly it is frequently worn as a powerful amulet. Jewelery plays a subtle role in everyday society as communicator, messenger and bank account, and all of these aspects are discussed in the book and illustrated with rich examples, from Palestinian wedding necklaces made from fragrant cloves to the brightly enamelled bracelets of the Maghreb. The different functions fulfilled by jewelery are rooted deep within society, so changes within that society inevitably impact its jewellery. Now that traditional societies are changing fast, what does the future hold for the traditional silver jewellery of the Middle East and North Africa, jewelery that has remained unchanged for centuries?
The World Of Wonders A Record Of Things Wonderful In Nature Science And Art Publ In Pts With Correspondence Publ In 11 Suppls Wanting The Wrappers
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Author : World
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1868
The World Of Wonders A Record Of Things Wonderful In Nature Science And Art Publ In Pts With Correspondence Publ In 11 Suppls Wanting The Wrappers written by World and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1868 with categories.
Japanese Industrialization And The Asian Economy
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Author : Heita Kawakatsu
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 1994-09-01
Japanese Industrialization And The Asian Economy written by Heita Kawakatsu and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-09-01 with Business & Economics categories.
Much has been made of the post-war Japanese economic miracle. However, the origins of this spectacular success and its effect on the region can actually be traced back to an earlier period of Asian history. In Japanese Industrialization and the Asian Economy the authors examine the factors which contributed to the period of major industrialization
Seven Wonders Of Transportation
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Author : Ron Fridell
language : en
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books
Release Date : 2010-01-01
Seven Wonders Of Transportation written by Ron Fridell and has been published by Twenty-First Century Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
In every age, science and technology have advanced human civilization. From architecture to engineering, medicine to transportation, humans have invented extraordinary wonders. Transportation technology has seen significant changes over the centuries. Ancient people traveled on foot and on the backs of animals. People invented wheels and sailing ships, which helped them travel farther and carry larger loads. Fast forward to modern cars, subways, and airplanes and we’ll find that even the sky’s not the limit. In the twenty-first century, people are planning tourist flights into space. In this book, we’ll explore seven wonders of transportation. These wonders include roads and mass transit systems, including the ancient Silk Road, the London Underground, and the U.S. Interstate Highway System. The wonders also include vehicles such as bicycles, airplanes, spaceships, and the glorious ocean liner Queen Elizabeth II. The newest vehicles are “supergreen” cars, which save energy and help the environment. From the basic to the cutting edge, we’ll learn where transportation has been and where it’s headed.
Windows Of Wonder
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Author : Bob Weatherly
language : en
Publisher: Abbott Press
Release Date : 2013-03-25
Windows Of Wonder written by Bob Weatherly and has been published by Abbott Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03-25 with Fiction categories.
Enter the magical, mysterious, and mystical worlds of Windows of Wonder, “Eight Timeless Tales for Today and Tomorrow," an extraordinary storybook told in a traditional style. Your imagination will be transported through lands inhabited by the most unlikely assortment of heroes, searching for the rarest secrets of the universe. Meet and get to know Native Americans, horses, witches, knights, monsters, an alchemist, a cat, and even an alien. The fascinating outcomes will fill your mind with adventurous possibilities and instill deep positivity. On the surface, the stories may seem unrelated, but one leads to the next at a deep level. Nevertheless, each story can stand on its own. Many exciting experiences await, and your spirit will be completely uplifted by them all, as the various journeys are both outward and inward. These stories can be read again and again, helping the reader to believe he or she can do anything.
Geological Survey Bulletin
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1949
Geological Survey Bulletin written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1949 with Geology categories.