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Complete with new photography of the cleaned and conserved objects, showing off the stunning and intricate decoration, this book provides a fascinating account of the history and the discovery of this remarkable hoard.

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The British Museum holds an unrivalled collection of Bewicks works, including those from his commercial ventures, and this book celebrates the skill of the artist by presenting sixty engravings, some never published before, and by offering a historical perspective.

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How old is the oldest chat-up line between men Who was the first lesbian Were ancient Greek men who had sex together necessarily gay And what did Shakespeare think about cross-dressing This title deals with these questions.

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African textiles are patterned with stories that range far beyond the time of the creation or the lifetime of their creator. Accompanied by 200 stunning illustrations revealing the rich variety of textile traditions throughout Africa, this new work showcases some of the world's finest examples of textile arts.

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The first stroke-by-stroke guide ever produced for learning to write Naskh, one of the six major cursive Arabic scripts.

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A superb visual introduction to what are undoubtedly some of the greatest works of art from the ancient world, showcasing a series of specially taken photographs of the British Museum's unrivalled collection of Assyrian sculptures.

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

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Selection of classical and modern Chinese love poems, illustrated with brushwork calligraphy and scenes from rarely exhibited paintings and prints in the collection of the British Museum.

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Visually stunning, entertaining and intriguing, this book explores humankinds enduring curiosity about the animal world.

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A sourcebook of hundreds of designs drawn from the work of artists and craftsmen throughout time, from the Pacific cultures of Oceania to the rich and varied heritage of Ancient Greece.

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Beautifully illustrated with rarely published pieces from the large collection at the British Museum, this book provides an insight into another side of Burne-Jones and illuminates the personality and relationships of one of the most beloved English romantic painters.

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Due to its arid climate, Egypt preserves a unique range and abundance of evidence providing insights into the emergence and establishment of new religions, their relationship to each other and the pagan past. The book reveals the different types of sacred buildings - synagogue, church, and mosque - and explains their architectural history.

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Germany Divided explores a selection of unpublished and unseen works from some of the leading names in contemporary art. Showcased are key works from six artists who re-defined art in Germany in the second half of the twentieth century: Georg Baselitz; Marcus Lpertz; Blinky Palermo; A.R. Penck; Sigmar Polke and Gerhard Richter.

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This beautifully illustrated book traces the story of glass from its origins in Mesopotamia some 5000 years ago, to the creation of the elegant vessels of the Islamic Near East, the superb mastery of Renaissance Venice and the creation of modern glassware for daily use.

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This book reproduces works by the great 17th and 18th century poets such as Basho, Buson and Issa, as well as later works by contemporary writers and novelists.

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Accompanying a landmark exhibition at the British Museum, this book tells the story of the pioneers who cracked the code of Egyptian hieroglyphs and the mysteries of ancient Egypt that they unlocked.

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Taking an intimate look at the Waves artistic and historical significance and its influence on popular culture, this concise introduction explains why Hokusais modern masterpiece had such an impact after its creation in 1830 and why it continues to fascinate, inspire and challenge today.

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A 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.

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If you want to know about the ancient Olympic games, ask someone who was there! Who better to ask than Tethys, the grandmother of all the Greek gods. The gripping text is accompanied by illustrations inspired by ancient Greek objects and designs in the British Museum.

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