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A history of art in Chaldæa & Assyria, Vol. 2 (of 2)

By Georges Perrot
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The book surveys Mesopotamian art and architecture, detailing palace construction, urban defenses, and excavation findings; it analyzes sculpture by theme, material, and formal conventions, including animal imagery, polychromy, and cylinder‑seal gem work. Separate sections address painting and the industrial arts, covering ceramics, metallurgy, furniture, metalware, arms, personal ornaments, textiles, and commercial objects. A comparative chapter contrasts Mesopotamian and Egyptian artistic traits. The narrative is supported by plans, reliefs, statuary studies, and numerous illustrations and plates that document layouts, decorative programs, and technical practices across civic and palatial contexts.

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Georges Perrot

Georges Perrot was a French archaeologist and art historian, renowned for his extensive studies of ancient civilizations, particularly in Egypt and the Near East. His notable works include "A History of Art in Ancient Egypt" and "A History of Art in Chaldæa & Assyria," both of which are comprehensive explorations of the artistic achievements of these ancient cultures. Perrot's scholarship contributed significantly to the understanding of the artistic and cultural heritage of the ancient world, making him a key figure in the field of art history.

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