Resultados de búsqueda: Genre & Subject / History & Myth from LEFT COAST BOOKS

London: Jupiter Books, 1980. 128 pages, illustrations (some colour); 30 cm. Firm binding, clean text. Previous owner's blind stamp & sale stamps within, no marks in text. Dust jacket with light edgewear. OVERSIZE! No priority/air, except by special arrangement. Richly illustrated with colour plates.. Hardcover. Good/Very Good. 4to.

Florence and New York: Scala; Riverside, 1984. 80 pages, illustrations (chiefly colour); 28 cm. Library of Great Masters, volume 11. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Age toning. Richly illustrated with colour plates.. Paperback. Very Good. 4to.

Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 1997. 144 pages, illustrations (chiefly colour); 24 cm. Originally published: London: British Museum Press, 1993. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Age toning. First paperback edition. "Most modern domestic cats are descendants of the cats of ancient Egypt. These beautiful and engaging creatures represent, therefore, a living link between Egyptian civilization and the completely different world of today. Dr Malek's absorbing survey shows that wild cats were probably domesticated at least as early as 2000 BC but started to be regularly included in tomb paintings of family life only some 500 years later, during the New Kingdom. Dr Malek draws evidence from a vast range of artistic and written sources to show how the cat became one of the most widely-esteemed animals, revered as a manifestation of the goddess Bastet. Large numbers of mummified cats were buried in the Late Period, and bronze statuettes of cats were dedicated to temples… Leer más

New York: Smithmark Publishers, 1996. Pictorial boards, 128 pages, illustrations (some colour); 32 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Dust jacket protected in a mylar book cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by special arrangement. Richly illustrated with colour plates. United States Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Art and the war. "From the work of photographers Mathew Brady and Alexander Gardner to the painters and illustrators, such as Winslow Homer and Edwin Forbes, this book presents full-color and black-and-white illustrations of the Civil War." - Publisher.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. Folio.

Ithaca, NY: Cornell University Press, 2002. vii, 104 pages, illustrations, maps; 22 cm. Translated from the French. Tight, clean copy. First U.S. Edition. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. "'Cleopatra's kohl and vipers, barges and thrones, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton. We have long been schooled in the myth of the Egyptian ruler. In his new book Michel Chauveau brings us a picture of her firmly based in reality. Cleopatra VII reigned in Egypt between 51 and 30 B.C.E. Her primary goal as a ruler was to restore over the eastern Mediterranean the supremacy of the Lagides, the dynasty of Macedonian origin of which she herself was a descendant. We know the queen best from Greek and Latin sources, though these must be used with caution because of their bias. Understandably enough, they reflect not only matters of interest to Romans, but also the propaganda that Octavian used against the queen during his struggles with Mark Antony. Chauveau combines his knowledge of Egyptian sources… Leer más

New York: Barnes & Noble Books, 1997. Pictorial boards, 136 pages, colour illustrations; 28 cm. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Age toning. Fine DJ. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by special arrangement. "Combining traditional Chinese astrology with contemporary Western concerns, this delightful volume covers all the signs of the Chinese zodiac. For each sign Reid provides a personality profile; predictions for the best years to marry; colors, gemstones, careers, hobbies, and famous people associated with each sign; annual trends and forecasts." - Publisher.. Hardcover. Very Good/Fine. 4to.

New York: Thames and Hudson, 1991. 96 pages, illustrations (some colour); 28 cm. Art and Imagination Series. Firm binding, clean inside copy. CONTENTS: Cats in art & mythology; Under the spell of the cat; Predators in the landscape; Of humans and felines; Hunters of the spirit realm; Symbols of royalty and power; The cat in iconography and religion; Fabulous, cat-like beasts; Tamed but free; 'The sign of the cat'; Spirit of the jaguar; Cat worship; Power and the pelt; The royal foe; Sphinxes and winged beasts; The lion of war; Guardians and emblems; Witchcraft; Training and taming; The heraldic lion; Astrology and superstition; Cat characters; The cat as companion; Skinned; The sign of the cat.. 1st. Paperback. Fine. 4to.

Melbourne: J. M. Dent, 1988. Cloth, 144 pages, colour illustrations; 35 cm. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Light edgewear to boards. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by arrangement. Richly illustrated with colour plates.. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Fine. Folio. Collectible.

Mineola, NY: Dover Publications, Inc., 1971. xv, 234 pages, illustrations; 22 cm. Reprint of the 1901 edition, issued as volume 2 of Books on Egypt and Chaldaea. Tight, clean copy. "Sums up all that is known about magic Ancient Egypt: the role of magic in controlling the gods, powerful amulets that warded off evil spirits, scarabs of immortality, use of wax images, formulas and spells, the secret name, much more." - Publisher. CONTENTS: Antiquity of magical practices in Egypt; Magical stones or amulets; Magical figures; Magical pictures and formul , spells, etc.; Magical names; Magical ceremonies; Demoniacal possession, dreams, ghosts, lucky and unlucky days, horoscopes, prognostications, transformations, and the worship of animals.. Paperback. Fine. 8vo.

Williamstown, MA: Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, 1991. 124 pages, illustrations (some colour); 31 cm. Published in conjunction with the exhibition organized by the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute in collaboration with the Walters Art Gallery and held at the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, September 21, 1991 to January 5, 1992; Walters Art Gallery, Baltimore, Maryland, February 5 to March 31, 1992; Taft Museum, Cincinnati, Ohio, April 23 to June 11, 1992; Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis, Tennessee, July 12 to September 6, 1992. Withdrawn from library collection, with usual markings. No writing in text. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by arrangement. Profusely illustrated.. 1st. Paperback. Good. 4to.

New York: MJF Books; Fine Communications, 1997. xii, 367 pages, illustrations; 29 cm. First published, 1992. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Dust jacket protected in a mylar book cover. 1st thus. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by special arrangement. Subtitle on DJ: A Comprehensive Guide to the Spiritual Traditions and Practices of North American Indians. "The Encyclopedia of Native American Religions is the first in-depth, one-volume reference for the general reader that explores this fascinating subject, reclaiming it from the periphery of American religious and historical study. Despite a long history of suppression by governments and missionaries, many Native American beliefs and spiritual traditions have endured as dignified, profound, viable and richly faceted religions. The encyclopedia's broad scope encompasses major religious systems, well-documented ceremonies, and legislation and court cases affecting Native American religious belief. More than 1,200 entries in this… Leer más

New York: Facts on File, Inc., 1992. Cloth, xii, 367 pages, illustrations; 29 cm. Tight, clean copy. Dust jacket protected in a mylar cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/air, except by special arrangement. "This comprehensive alphabetic reference of over 1,200 entries reveals the rich spiritual legacy of the native American nations, covering sacred sites, burial practices, spiritual leaders, traditional ceremonies, concepts of the afterlife, symbolism, dances and objects." - Publisher.. Hardcover. Fine/Fine. 4to.

Mexico City; Mexico D. F.: Secretaria de Gobernacion: SEP, Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes, 1980. 88 pages, illustrations; 25 cm. Text in Spanish/Texto en espanol. Exhibition held November 15, 1980 to February 21, 1981. MUY BIEN. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Light edgewear to wraps, age toning. National Tribute Exhibition to Emiliano Zapata in the Centenary of His Birth (1879-1979).. 1st. Paperback. Very Good. 8vo. Collectible.

London: Matthiesen Ltd, 2014. Cloth, 81 pages, illustrations (some colour); 27 cm. Near fine. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Ding on the centre of the back board. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by arrangement. Richly illustrated with colour plates. Decodes the allegorical meaning of Dosso Dossi's mythological painting of Jupiter & Semele.. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good. 4to.

New York: Dover Publications, Inc., 1969. xxix, 369 pages, illustrations; 21 cm. History of American Painting, Volume One. Good+. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Sunned spine, age toning. . Paperback. Good. 8vo.

New York: Sterling Publishing Co., Inc., 2010. Cloth, xii, 244 pages, colour illustrations; 29 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Dust jacket, with light edgewear, protected in a mylar book cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by special arrangement. Richly illustrated with colour plates. "The Civil War tore the nation apart, pitting brother against brother. Marking the sesquicentennial of this epic struggle for America's soul, which began in 1861, 'For Us the Living' features stunning paintings by acclaimed Civil War artist Mort Kunstler paired with stirring text by Pulitzer Prize - nominated author James I. Robertson Jr. No other Civil War book equals this breathtaking volume, which brings the crisis to life through eyewitness accounts and dramatic art. Robertson insightfully describes key events in each year of the conflict, weaving his words together with those of the people who lived through it; Kunstler's masterful paintings illuminate it all." -… Leer más

Amsterdam: Amsterdam University Press, 1998. xiv, 212 pages, illustrations (some colour); 24 cm. Tight, clean copy. "This book responds to a growing appreciation of the oeuvre and ideas of the classicist painter Gerard de Lairesse (1640-1711). It offers an accessible introduction to his life and work, with special attention to the historical and artistic context of the late seventeenth-century Dutch Republic. After the death of Rembrandt de Lairesse became one of the most populair painters of the Republic. After losing his eyesight in 1690 he wrote two influential works on drawing and painting: The foundations of Drawing and The Large Painting Book. De Lairesse was also a member of the theater discussion society 'Nil volentibus arduum', and famous for his decors for the Amsterdam City Theater. The variety of pursuits which made up De Lairesse's career are presented in colorful detail." - Publisher.. Paperback. Fine. 8vo.

New York: Crossroad Publishing Company, 1992. xii, 250 pages, illustrations; 23 cm. Tight, clean copy. CONTENTS: To start us imagining: the goddess; Persephone in Hades; Ariadne: mistress of the labyrinth; Coming to terms with Hera; A revaluation of Pallas Athene; Beginning with Gaia; Artemis: the goddess who comes from afar; And now you, Aphrodite; To keep us imagining: the child.. Paperback. Fine. 8vo.

New York: Wildenstein, 1968. 24, [52] pages, 53 pages of illustrations, 4 colour plates; 27 cm. A loan exhibition from North American collections for the benefit of the archaeological exploration of Sardis, October 30, 1968, to January 4, 1969. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Small ink stain/back cover. Age toning.. 1st. Paperback. Very Good. 4to.

New York: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, 1967. Cloth, xii, 275 pages, 249 illustrations (some colour), colour maps; 30 cm. First published under title: Gotter und Pharaonen. Translated from the German. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Light dust spotting/edges, expected browning. Dust jacket, pice-clipped on the front flap, protected in a mylar cover. OVERSIZE! No priority/international, except by special arrangement. CONTENTS: Introduction; The Prehistoric Era; The Archaic Period; PHARAOH - GOD AND MAN; The Old Kingdom; PHARAOH - MAN AND KING; The New Kingdom; The Thutsmoid Era; The age of maturity; The Armana Period; The Ramessid Era; The Libyan Period; PHARAOH - RULER AND STATESMAN; The Late Period; Period of Ethiopian rule; The Saite Period; The last native rulers; The Ptolemaic Period; Egypt as a Roman Province; CATALOGUE; APPENDIX; Translator's notes; Bibliography; Chronological table; Map I: Egypt and neighbouring countries; Map II: Egypt - sites and cities; Index.. Hardcover. Very… Leer más