The Arts of Assyria.; Translated by Stuart Gilbert and James Emmons. Edited by Andre Malraux and Georges Salles.
New York: Golden Press, 1961. First edition. Hardcover. 4to. 380 pp. Red cloth with embossed gilt symbol to front plate and gilt lettering to spine, in white dj with black lettering and colored picture. Very slight creasing and wear to d/j. "This book presents for the first time (...) the remarkable series of frescoes discovered in 1929 at Til Barsip by French expedition. The frescoes confirm what has long been evident in sculpture: the Assyrians were not only great warriors, they were great artists, too." Beautifully illustrated with 491 illustrations in color and b&w. Fold-out map at rear. Part of a series: The Art of Mankind. Dj in very good, book in near fine condition. vg. Item #7224
Price: $150.00