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The Gods delight, the Human figure in Classical bronze. Cleveland: The Cleveland Museum of Art and Indiana University Press, 1988. First edition paper back. 373 pp. An extensive catalogue of classical bronze figures from an exhibition at the Cleveland Art Museum, The Los Angeles County Museum of Art and The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in 1989. According to mythology, bronze was invented by the gods on the island of Cyprus. This invention also occurred in Egypt and in China. It was used in the Mediterranean classical world for tools, vessels, jewelry, arms and armor, coins and sculpture.
NPT Books, a division of N.P. Trent Antiques, has a large collection of used and out of print books on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a focus on 1st editions, signed and limited editions.
- Creator:David Gordon Mitten (Author),Arielle P. Kozloff (Author)
- Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1988
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. cover shows small signs of age/faded spine.
- Seller Location:valatie, NY
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NPT Books, a division of N. P. Trent Antiques, was established in 1982 and serves clients in the US and around the world. We offer a large selection of used and out of print books mainly concentrating on art, architecture, decoration and antiques with a large focus on 1st editions, signed and rare limited editions. Member of The Art and Antique Dealers League of America since 1996.
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