Title:
5000 years of awesome objects : a history of art for children / Susie Brooks, Susie Hodge, Dr. Sarah Richter, Mary Richards, and Dr. Aaron Rosen.
ISBN:
9780744061024
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Edition:
First American edition.
Publication Information:
New York, NY : DK Publishing, 2023.
©2023
Physical Description:
254 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
General Note:
"The Met."
Includes index.
Contents:
Ancient art. Materials -- Ancient Near East -- Ancient Egypt -- Ancient Greece -- Ancient Rome -- Arms and armor -- Asian art -- Americas -- The medieval period. Islamic art -- Byzantine Empire -- Musical instruments -- Asian art -- Europe -- Approaching the modern era. Asian art -- Islamic art -- Americas -- Europe -- African art -- Oceania -- North America -- The modern era. Late 19th century -- Early 20th century -- Mid 20th century -- Late 20th century -- Late 20th and early 21st century -- 21st century -- Quiz!.
Summary:
"Go on a trip through the famous Metropolitan Museum of Art without ever leaving your home! Prepare to explore the treasures of the world's civilizations--from ancient Egyptian amulets, Mayan jewelry, and prehistoric tools--to Medieval tapestries, Renaissance suits of armor, and modern-day baseball cards. Each page brings you closer to the past as you learn about the people of different ages through the objects they left behind"-- Provided by publisher.
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OCLC Number:
on1397066154
Availability:
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