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The Chester Beatty Library

Categorie	Boekdrukkunst & Boeken
Boeknummer	#434806-KH29
Titel	The Chester Beatty Library
Auteur	Ryan, Michael
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	London : Scala
Jaar van uitgave	2001
ISBN10	1857592360
ISBN13	9781857592368
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, numerous (full page) illustrations in colour, 4to.
Samenvatting	This beautifully illustrated and elegantly designed guide is the first to offer an informative walk through the Library's exquisite galleries, and showcases many of the highlights of the collection. These include Egyptian papyrus texts, illuminated Bibles and Qur'ans, medieval and renaissance manuscripts, Turkish and Persian miniature paintings, Japanese scrolls and woodblock prints, Chinese dragon robes and many other outstanding works of art. The Library's rich collection was drawn from across Asia, the Middle East, North Africa and Europe by American mining magnate and collector Sir Alfred Chester Beatty. Chosing Ireland as his place of retirement, he bequeathed to the Irish nation his magnificent collection, which represents the richness of creative expression from the third millenium ... (Lees verder)to the present day. SELLING POINTS: The Chester Beatty Library contains some of the finest treasures of the world's great cultures and religions. 150 colour illustrations
Pagina's	111
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 10,00

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