Afghanistan: Forging Civilizations along the Silk Road
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- File Size: 39.1 MB
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Afghanistan: Forging Civilizations along the Silk Road
Afghanistan Forging Civilizations along the Silk Road is a digital PDF edition of a symposium volume published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art. This book is available for instant download, so you can begin reading immediately after purchase.
Edited by Joan Aruz and Elisabetta Valtz Fino, this collection brings together essays by leading scholars. The essays were originally presented at the symposium “Afghanistan: Hidden Treasures from the National Museum, Kabul,” held at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York on September 10, 2009.
About Afghanistan Forging Civilizations along the Silk Road
This volume explores Afghanistan’s role in forging civilizations along the Silk Road. It covers a broad historical arc, from the Bronze Age world of Afghanistan to the Hellenistic colony at Ai Khanum, the luxury arts of Begram, and the celebrated Bactrian gold from Tillya Tepe.
The book also examines the history of the National Museum of Afghanistan and the wider connections between Afghanistan and the Eurasian steppes, Greece, China, and East Asia. It is an essential resource for students and scholars of archaeology, art history, and ancient Central Asia.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- The history and significance of the National Museum of Afghanistan
- An overview of Afghanistan’s Bronze Age cultures
- Insights into the Greek colony at Ai Khanum
- The glass and carved ivories from Begram
- The Bactrian gold jewelry from Tillya Tepe
- Connections between Afghanistan, the Eurasian steppes, Greece, and China
Why This Book Matters
The volume preserves scholarly research that accompanied a landmark exhibition at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. It offers a deeper understanding of a region whose cultural heritage has often been threatened.
The essays are written by leading authorities in the field, including Fredrik T. Hiebert, Frank L. Holt, Paul Bernard, David Whitehouse, Sanjyot Mehendale, Jane Hickman, Henri-Paul Francfort, John Boardman, and Denise Patry Leidy.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 39.1 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 146 |
| Editors | Joan Aruz, Elisabetta Valtz Fino |
| Publisher | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York |
| Publication Year | 2012 |
| ISBN-13 (Metropolitan Museum of Art) | 978-1-58839-452-1 |
| ISBN-13 (Yale University Press) | 978-0-300-17954-5 |
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Enjoy this scholarly exploration of Afghanistan’s lasting legacy along the Silk Road.
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| Distributed by | Yale University Press, New Haven and London |
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