| Description |
1 online resource (325 pages) |
| Contents |
Introduction: The Most Beautiful Blues -- Defining Polychromies -- Historiographical Overview, Part I: Approaching Achaemenid Persian Polychromies in the Nineteenth Century-Ancient Literary Testimony and Modern Discourses -- Historiographical Overview, Part II: Approaching Achaemenid Persian Polychromies in the Twentieth Century -- Uncomfortable Truths: Challenges of Documenting and Preserving Achaemenid Persian Polychromies -- A Discussion: Aspects of Non-Verbal Communication in the Achaemenid Persian Empire -- Concluding Contemplations |
| Summary |
"This book explores the use of polychromy in the art and architecture of ancient Iran. Focusing on Persepolis, he explores the topic within the context of the modern historiography of Achaemenid art and the scientific investigation of a range of works and monuments in Iran and in museums around the world"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Polychromy -- Iran -- History -- To 1500
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Paint materials -- Research
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Art, Achaemenid.
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Art, Achaemenid
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Polychromy
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Iran
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781009361323 |
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1009361325 |
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