Pelican History of Art slipcased edition; Fourth revised impression, 1969; Solid binding; Clean, sturdy red cloth boards w/ immaculate gilt/black accents, mild damp-staining at upper edge; Pages free of markings; Un-clipped dust jacket in Good condition, moderately edge-worn w/ some closed tearing present, now housed in protective mylar to ensure further preservation; Slipcase shows moderate wear from handling; A Good+ copy; Stored and shipped in protective polybag; Secure packaging for safe delivery.
Traces the development of Mesopotamian art from Sumerian times to the late Assyrian and Neo-Babylonian periods. This text also covers the art and architecture of Asia Minor and the Hittites, of the Levant in the second millennium BC, of the Aramaeans and Phoenicians in Syria, and of Ancient Persia.