For the ancient peoples of the Andes, textiles were often the most valuable commodity they possessed - far beyond gold and silver. For us, they are works of unsurpassed art and craftsmanship, and one
This colorful volume showcases artifacts and photographs from the British Museum's Native American collection highlighting the history, culture, and arts of the plains Indian tribes. The work is divid
This book showcases 112 superb drawings by Italian artists of the 15th and 16th centuries. Taken from the pre-eminent collections of the British Museum, the Louvre and other French museums, they range
Shakespeare's working life, from about 1590 to 1615, was not only a period of rich activity on the London stage, but also one of prolific writing and publishing about food. This book explores the play
In recent years, British Museum curators have collaborated with scientists and medical experts to explore non-invasive imaging techniques and other scientific approaches to further study Egyptian mumm
The first 23 medals in Medals of Dishonour create a fascinating commentary on events and issues of the 16th-20th centuries, and include Dutch medals satirizing kings; German and British medals on fina
From simple exchange systems in earliest times to the increasingly cashless society of our own day, this fascinating book presents an accessible and authoritative introduction to the history of money.
Reproducing Martha Lloyd's "Household Book", a collection of recipes enjoyed by the Austen family, this volume also discusses Jane Austen's own interest in food and the importance of mealtimes and ent
For design experts and enthusiasts, Waller (art psychotherapy, Goldsmiths, U. of London, UK) offers an illustrated overview of textiles from the Balkans, including the former Yugoslavia (in particular
Curators at the British Museum, Williams is responsible for early medieval coinage, and Agar for the continental early medieval collection. They describe the January 2007 discovery of the Viking hoard
In this 2nd revised edition, the author traces the history, archaeology and art from the growth of settled communities around 6000 BC to the beginning of the Islamic period in the seventh century AD.
Masks are objects that demonstrate creative skills of many different periods and cultures. Masks are a nearly universal phenomenon, but their uses and meanings are strikingly different across cultures
In May 1880, Captain F.C. Burton, a British political officer in Afghanistan, rescued a group of merchants who had been captured by bandits while travelling between Kabul and Peshawar. With them was a
To go to any market in West Africa, where the women are swathed in brightly patterned wraps, is to experience an assault on your visual senses. This book, too, is a visual feast, illustrating the rich
"The paintings from Nebamun's tomb chapel are among the greatest and most famous of the British Museum's treasures. Yet much about them remains mysterious, and this book is concerned with the detectiv
