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Author: David Mackenzie Wilson
Publisher: Peoples of the Past
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 454
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe British Museum is the oldest publicly funded museum in the world. This volume tells the story of the collections, the buildings that house them, and the people who have administered and curated them since its foundation in 1753.
Author: Ian Dennis Jenkins
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 2007
Total Pages: 152
ISBN-13: 9780674026926
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Parthenon sculptures in the British Museum are unrivaled examples of classical Greek art, an inspiration to artists and writers since their creation in the fifth century bce. A superb visual introduction to these wonders of antiquity, this book offers a photographic tour of the most famous of the surviving sculptures from ancient Greece, viewed within their cultural and art-historical context. Ian Jenkins offers an account of the history of the Parthenon and its architectural refinements. He introduces the sculptures as architecture--pediments, metopes, Ionic frieze--and provides an overview of their subject matter and possible meaning for the people of ancient Athens. Accompanying photographs focus on the pediment sculptures that filled the triangular gables at each end of the temple; the metopes that crowned the architrave surmounting the outer columns; and the frieze that ran around the four sides of the building, inside the colonnade. Comparative images, showing the sculptures in full and fine detail, bring out particular features of design and help to contrast Greek ideas with those of other cultures. The book further reflects on how, over 2,500 years, the cultural identity of the Parthenon sculptures has changed. In particular, Jenkins expands on the irony of our intimate knowledge and appreciation of the sculptures--a relationship far more intense than that experienced by their ancient, intended spectators--as they have been transformed from architectural ornaments into objects of art.
Author: British Museum (Natural History)
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Published: 199?
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Dorothy Thickett
Publisher: British Museum Press
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 42
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThere is little point in conserving an object if the storage conditions to which it is to be returned contributed to its deterioration. This book presents the full range of tests, for materials used in constructing storage and display areas, which are used at the British museum and describes standard procedures for carrying them out. It is a valuable source of information for curators, conservators and designers and will enable those with access to relatively basic equipment to carry out their own tests.
Author: Kirk Wallace Johnson
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2018-04-24
Total Pages: 338
ISBN-13: 1101981628
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs heard on NPR's This American Life “Absorbing . . . Though it's non-fiction, The Feather Thief contains many of the elements of a classic thriller.” —Maureen Corrigan, NPR’s Fresh Air “One of the most peculiar and memorable true-crime books ever.” —Christian Science Monitor A rollicking true-crime adventure and a captivating journey into an underground world of fanatical fly-tiers and plume peddlers, for readers of The Stranger in the Woods, The Lost City of Z, and The Orchid Thief. On a cool June evening in 2009, after performing a concert at London's Royal Academy of Music, twenty-year-old American flautist Edwin Rist boarded a train for a suburban outpost of the British Museum of Natural History. Home to one of the largest ornithological collections in the world, the Tring museum was full of rare bird specimens whose gorgeous feathers were worth staggering amounts of money to the men who shared Edwin's obsession: the Victorian art of salmon fly-tying. Once inside the museum, the champion fly-tier grabbed hundreds of bird skins—some collected 150 years earlier by a contemporary of Darwin's, Alfred Russel Wallace, who'd risked everything to gather them—and escaped into the darkness. Two years later, Kirk Wallace Johnson was waist high in a river in northern New Mexico when his fly-fishing guide told him about the heist. He was soon consumed by the strange case of the feather thief. What would possess a person to steal dead birds? Had Edwin paid the price for his crime? What became of the missing skins? In his search for answers, Johnson was catapulted into a years-long, worldwide investigation. The gripping story of a bizarre and shocking crime, and one man's relentless pursuit of justice, The Feather Thief is also a fascinating exploration of obsession, and man's destructive instinct to harvest the beauty of nature.
Author: Arthur Smith Woodward
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Published: 1895
Total Pages: 706
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Various
Publisher: Prabhat Prakashan
Published: 2024-06-14
Total Pages: 147
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKEmbark on a fascinating journey through the wonders of the natural world with the "British Museum (Natural History) General Guide," compiled by various experts. Join a diverse array of scholars and scientists as they lead you on a captivating exploration of the museum's extensive collections and exhibits. But what if the museum's treasures hold the key to unlocking the mysteries of life on Earth? Prepare to be awestruck as you delve into the realms of botany, zoology, paleontology, and beyond, guided by the expertise of leading authorities in their fields. Follow along as the guide provides insights into the museum's most iconic specimens, from towering dinosaur skeletons to delicate botanical specimens. "British Museum (Natural History) General Guide" is a comprehensive overview of the museum's vast holdings, offering something for every curious mind. Yet, amidst the marvels of the natural world, a fundamental question emerges: What can we learn from the past to inform our understanding of the present and shape the future? Prepare to ponder this question as you explore the museum's exhibits and contemplate the interconnectedness of life on Earth. Are you ready to embark on a journey of discovery and enlightenment? Prepare to be inspired by the wonders of nature and the wealth of knowledge contained within the "British Museum (Natural History) General Guide." Immerse yourself in the beauty and complexity of the natural world as you navigate through the museum's galleries and exhibitions. "British Museum (Natural History) General Guide" is more than just a book; it's a gateway to a deeper understanding of our planet and its inhabitants. Don't miss your chance to explore the treasures of the natural world. Order your copy of the "British Museum (Natural History) General Guide" today and embark on an unforgettable journey of discovery. Prepare to be amazed by the diversity and wonder of life on Earth. Are you ready to uncover the secrets of the natural world within the walls of the British Museum?
Author: British Museum (Natural History)
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Published: 1906
Total Pages: 142
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Tim Gardom
Publisher: Carlton Books
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781844421831
DOWNLOAD EBOOKUnlike an encyclopedia, a data book or even a learned exposition, this book is designed to be read from start to finish as the developing story of a remarkable group of animals. It is an ideal introduction to dinosaurs for dinosaur fans and general readers alike.
Author: Dan Hicks
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Published: 2020
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781786806833
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWalk into any European museum today and you will see the curated spoils of Empire. They sit behind plate glass: dignified, tastefully lit. Accompanying pieces of card offer a name, date and place of origin. They do not mention that the objectsare all stolen. Few artefacts embody this history of rapacious and extractive colonialism better than the Benin Bronzes - a collection of thousands of brass plaques and carved ivory tusks depicting the history of the Royal Court of the Obas of BeninCity, Nigeria. Pillaged during a British naval attack in 1897, the loot was passed on to Queen Victoria, the British Museum and countless private collections. The story of the Benin Bronzes sits at the heart of a heated debate about cultural restitution, repatriation and the decolonisation of museums. In The Brutish Museums, Dan Hicks makes a powerful case for the urgent return of such objects, as part of a wider project of addressing the outstanding debt of colonialism.
