South Indian Paintings: A Catalogue of the British Museum Collection
Just in is this catalog of the British Museum’s collection of South Indian paintings. Of the 1000 items in the collection - ranging from the 17th to the 20th century and representing a wide variety of themes and techniques – very few have been previously published. In this book, the collection is catalogued in full, and 250 of the most important items are reproduced in color.
The paintings are described and listed according to their topics and the medium on which they were executed. Each section begins with a brief introduction outlining the essential stylistic and iconographic features.
Until the end of August, this stunning hardback edition of the catalog can be yours for 20% off the list price. For more information on the book and to take advantage of this special offer, click here.
| Bedouin Weaving of Saudi Arabia and its Neighbours
Newly arrived is this highly-anticipated volume from acknowledged Bedouin textiles authority Joy Totah Hilden. Hilden describes the weaving techniques of the Bedouin in the context of their transitional mode of life, having gathered her information on dyeing, spinning and weaving while living and travelling in Saudi Arabia and surrounding areas between 1982 and 1994.
The result is the most exhaustive study to-date of the weaving methods practiced by the Bedouin of Saudi Arabia. Profusely illustrated, and giving thorough instruction in techniques, Bedouin Weaving is an essential companion for collectors and connoisseurs of flat-weave textiles, as well as weavers, craftspeople in general, students, ethnographers, and museum and textile authorities.
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The Archaeology of Politics and Power: Where, When and Why the First States Formed
This work spans law, ideology, politics, economics, and psychology, the ancient world and modern history, in order to show how power is obtained, sustained and deployed, and in whose interests. Grounded in archaeological data, it examines human nature, morality, violence and governance, issues of special importance to everyone, but in particular to students of politics, anthropology, psychology and sociology, as well as archaeology.
This timely volume is on its way to us from the UK, and for a limited time can be yours for over 30% off the list price. To learn more, click here.
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The Evolution of the Human Mind: From Supernaturalism to Naturalism - An Anthropological Perspective
This is the first single book to document the evolution in human thinking from a belief in supernaturalism to a belief in naturalism. Distinguished cultural anthropologist Robert Carneiro’s “erudition is breathtaking as he explores the concept of the soul, the nature of animate supernatural creatures, the emergence of polytheism, and the rise of monotheism. The evolution of the human mind is handled magnificently in this compelling and original book,” says Joyce Marcus (University of Michigan).
For a limited time, we are offering the paperback for $31.95. For more information, simply follow this link.
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