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Boek Islamic Art Close Up, geschreven door Sheila R. Canby, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Kunst algemeen

William Greenwood is Curator at the Zayed National Museum, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. He was previously Albukhary Foundation Curator of the Islamic World at the British Museum and co-curator of the exhibition Inspired by the East: how the Is

A handy and colourful illustrated guide to reading, writing and understanding ancient Egyptian names, epithets, titles and phrases.

This best-selling cookbook features a delicious collection of recipes from every strata of classical civilization, all accessible to the contemporary cook. Featuring step-by-step instructions, the modern cook will be able to tackle everything from s

Offers short poems and extracts from the Classical tradition, by authors including Virgil, Homer, Catullus, Horace, Sappho and Ovid, and illustrates them with the finest Classical and classically inspired pieces from the British Museums extensive col

Boek Legion: Life In The Roman Army, geschreven door Richard Abdy, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Geschiedenis algemeen

Boek The Greek Vase: Art Of The Storyteller, geschreven door John H. Oakley, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Geschiedenis algemeen

Boek Greek Inscriptions, geschreven door Peter Liddel, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Geschiedenis algemeen

The Viking ship is one of the most iconic images of the Vikings and the longship in particular has been central to our understanding of the Vikings. This book explores the evolution of their sea-going vessels and celebrates this outstanding feature o

Using a series of translations from primary sources including runic inscriptions, literary works, rare historical accounts and eye-witness reports, this book brings the Viking world to life.

Boek The World Of Stonehenge, geschreven door Duncan Garrow, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Geschiedenis algemeen

A step-by-step workbook for learning to write standard style or regular script (kaishu). It is suitable for enthusiasts and students.

Beautifully illustrated with an array of Chinese art, this book offers a closer look at the rich variety of styles, decoration, motifs and patterns – and the sheer craftsmanship – of Chinese culture.

Netsuke have once again come to the fore in the popular imagination of the public. This book brings together one hundred of the beautiful and interesting netsuke from the extensive collection of the British Museum, each of which has its own special c

Now in paperback, this offers a striking and unusual view of a wide array of Indian art. It highlights outstanding examples of design, workmanship and craft in sculptures, paintings and textiles

Landmark publication of a major new discovery of over 100 drawings by foremost Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai. Acquired by the British Museum in 2020, these previously unpublished drawings had been forgotten for over 70 years.

Marking the bicentennial anniversary of Peruvian independence, this book explores the pre-Columbian history and culture of the country through an extraordinary collection of objects.

Boek China’s Hidden Century, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Geschiedenis algemeen

Boek Burma To Myanmar, geschreven door Arthur Swan Ye Tun, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Geschiedenis algemeen

Boek Salon Culture In Japan, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Kunst algemeen

Boek Ancient India, geschreven door Sushma Jansari, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Geschiedenis algemeen

An extensively illustrated book that explores perceptions of the natural world through the eyes of the imaginative artists from the 15th to 19th centuries, including Goya, Stubbs and Bewick

Boek Michelangelo: The Last Decades, geschreven door Sarah Vowles, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Kunst algemeen

Boek Picasso, geschreven door Catherine Daunt, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Kunst algemeen

Explores the relationship between food, religion and the ever-widening gap between the tables of the rich and the poor. This book has been thoughtfully adapted for the modern kitchen, whilst retaining the true essence of dining in medieval Britain. I

Written by three authors specializing in a range of disciplines, and drawing on the superb collection of the British Museum, together with finds, sites and monuments, The Vikings in Britain and Ireland is a well-illustrated introduction to the cultur

Boek Samurai, geschreven door Rosina Buckland, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Kunst algemeen

Produced from plants by a process akin to alchemy, indigo has a unique chemistry that renders it compatible with all natural fibres. This title is the story of a commodity that has been central to international trade and textile production for centur

Provides an intriguing and invaluable insight into the range, diversity and complexity of same-sex experiences throughout history

Includes many acquisitions and discoveries, such as Picasso's Vollard Suite and the intriguing Vale of York Viking hoard, and showcases a selection of more than 250 of the most beautiful and important objects drawn from across the Museum.

A collection of poetry, quotations and anecdotes about the cat and the long history of its relationship with human beings.

An exciting, wide-ranging exploration of the power and diversity of female figures of worship in world cultures and belief systems, from the ancient world to today.

Runes employ many techniques from informal scratchings to sophisticated inlaid designs on weapons, or the exquisite relief carvings of the Franks Casket. This book tells the story of runes from their mysterious origins, their development as a script,

Boek Pharaoh: Art And Power In Ancient Egypt, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Geschiedenis algemeen

Boek Problemski Hotel, geschreven door Dimitri Verhulst, uitgegeven door Van Ditmar Boeken B.V., Literaire fictie algemeen

Written in Persian, The Blind Owl is predominantly a love story - an unconventional love story that elicits visions and nightmare reveries from the depths of the reader's subconscious.