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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice older book in good condition.Pages in good condition. Plates bright and vivid. Hardcover. English. See images for condition.

About the book >.>.> In view of the Etruscans’ importance among the ancient civilizations and the beauty and individuality of the works of art which they have left us surprisingly few English-speaking scholars have devoted themselves to the sub- ject. All the more timely therefore is the appearance of Dr Haynes’ major book on Etrus- can bronzes: works which may be considered one of the Etruscans’ most successful contribu- tions to the art of the world. The book is divided into two parts. Part One presents a concise outline of Etruscan history taking into account the political and social conditions which were the background for the development of Etruscan art. There is an im- portant chapter on ancient bronze-working techniques detailed discussions of the local traditions and styles of the most important Etruscan cities over a period of some eight hundred years and a section giving invaluable advice to collectors. In the second part of the book over 300 Etruscan bronzes are illustrated. Not only cele- brated masterpieces but many less well- known and hitherto unpublished bronzes are included among the objects shown which range from household articles deposited in the tombs to votive statuettes armour elaborate reliefs and groups depicting mythological scenes. Each bronze is described in a detailed commentary in which prototypes related ar- tefacts from other Etruscan centres and stylis- tic parallels are discussed. The results of recent excavations are incorporated and full biblio- graphic references are given. (OS)