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Imatges Abandonades [Abandoned Images]
This catalogue was published on the occasion of Ricard Terré's 2002 photographic exhibition at the Sala d'Art Massallera in Sant Boi de Llobregat.
When the Stones Speak: Inka Architecture and Spirituality in the Andes
A thorough survey of the construction techniques of ancient Inca architecture in which can be discerned a so-called sacred fertility symbol, or Illa, and depictions of the spirit Puma, Titi. Many illustrations of monumental masonry and association artefacts.
Ancient Chinese Architecture
An attractive illustrated guide to Chinese historic palaces, temples, tombs, gardens and vernacular buildings. Many excellent colour photographs of little known architecture, each with informative English captions. Paperback. 108 pages. New condition. Cat No 3773
The New 'Reading the Landscape': Fieldwork in Landscape History
A handbook interpreting the history and evolution of England's rural landscape explores how landscape features are human ideas made manifest - boundary walls and hedges reflect territoriality, churches and henges reflect belief, and castles and hillforts reflect status and the need for defence.
Sir Thomas Bodley & His Library
Anniversary exhibition catalogue describing the founding of the library at the end of the C16th, the personal influence and beneficence of Thomas Bodley, the first major donation of books by the Earl of Essex, the creation of the book catalogue by librarian Thomas James, and the construction of t
Studies in Crime: An Introduction to Forensic Archaeology
The study of forensic evidence using archaeology is a new discipline which has rapidly gained importance, not only in archaeological studies, but also in the investigation of real crimes.
The Coastal Archaeology of Wales
An extensive report commissioned by CADW into the nature of coastal archaeology and the threats it faces from erosion and tourism.
The History and Natural History of Lugg Meadow
History of England's largest surviving Lammas hay meadow whose utility and management has changed little over many centuries.
Selected Fine Japanese Lacquer and Metalwork
Lavish catalogue of the very finest decorated lacquer boxes and exhibition-quality bronze vases decorated with gilt relief onlay. Sixteen exceedingly expensive items are described and illustrated in the highest quality colour photographs with additional close-ups.
Armenia: The Hidden Treasure
Attractive colour photo guide to Armenia in three sections: its people, its landscape; and its historic monuments - namely the ancient monasteries and medieval carved Khatchkar crosses frequently found in cemeteries and inscribed on UNESCO's heritage list. Large paperback.