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- Book Title
- Lost Mediterranean Culture : The Giant Statues of Sardinia's Mont
- ISBN
- 9780231212106
- Subject Area
- Social Science, History
- Publication Name
- Lost Mediterranean Culture : the Giant Statues of Sardinia's Mont'e Prama
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Item Length
- 10 in
- Subject
- Archaeology, Ancient / General, Europe / Italy
- Publication Year
- 2023
- Series
- Columbiana Ser.
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.6 in
- Item Weight
- 19.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 7.2 in
- Number of Pages
- 128 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Columbia University Press
ISBN-10
0231212100
ISBN-13
9780231212106
eBay Product ID (ePID)
16059006054
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
128 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Lost Mediterranean Culture : the Giant Statues of Sardinia's Mont'e Prama
Publication Year
2023
Subject
Archaeology, Ancient / General, Europe / Italy
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Social Science, History
Series
Columbiana Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.6 in
Item Weight
19.5 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2022-062325
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
The volume succeeds in displaying Mont'e Prama and its giants as a unique and fascinating site embedded and rooted in the societies of the Nuragic Bronze and Iron Ages on Sardinia., The extraordinary funerary area of Mont'e Prama, Sardinia, is characterized by many 'Giants,' limestone statues over two meters high aligned along the road, representing warriors, priests, and other culturally important figures. This book recounts the fascinating discovery and interpretation of the tombs and offers a significant new contribution to our knowledge of the necropolis., This pioneering account of the 'Giants' of Mont'e Prama in English boosts the international community's knowledge of the early history of Sardinia, situated in the context of the ancient Mediterranean. Through discussing this outstanding series of full-size sculptures, referred to as the 'ancestors,' this book will help readers understand why Mont'e Prama has been proposed for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List., In recent decades, archaeological research in Sardinia has led to the extraordinary discovery of forty two-meter-tall statues of warriors with swords and shields, archers, and young people with gloved right hands. This impressive book tells the story of the discovery of these statues, adding greatly to our understanding of Sardinia's magnificent yet often forgotten ancient society.
TitleLeading
A
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
937.9
Table Of Content
Introduction, by Barbara Faedda and Paolo Carta 1. Rites of Initiation, War, and Death in Mont'e Prama, by Raimondo Zucca 2. Mont'e Prama Excavation, Research, and Restoration, by Emerenziana Usai 3. Sardinian Society in the Mont'e Prama Era: A Community of Heroes and Warriors, by Guido Clemente; introduction by Marco Maiuro 4. Landscapes of Mont'e Prama, by Peter van Dommelen and Alfonso Stiglitz 5. The Restoration and Conservation of the Giants of Mont'e Prama, by Roberto Nardi Appendix: The Illicit Trafficking of Sardinian Cultural Objects, by Giuditta Giardini Contributors
Synopsis
Thousands of shattered limestone pieces came to light in 1974 at the Mont'e Prama site in western Sardinia. They have been reassembled into dozens of striking, colossal statues that reward close study by archaeologists, historians, conservators, and restorers. The giant statues and the individual tombs in this monumental necropolis--sculpted by a powerful Mediterranean civilization--make Mont'e Prama a uniquely rich representation of a culture's values and traditions in the Bronze Age and the Iron Age. This is the first English-language book to explore Mont'e Prama's limestone statues--among the most important archaeological discoveries of the past fifty years and the source of fresh discoveries even today. It is written by the people who are leading the excavation and restoration of these treasures; researching the artifacts and their context; and presenting the eerie faces, towering bodies, and sprawling site to the world. A Lost Mediterranean Culture takes the reader through the details of the various discoveries at Mont'e Prama, recounting the history of scholarship on the artifacts and describing the landscape, the context, and the meticulous restoration efforts. It also addresses the illicit trafficking of Sardinian cultural property. Lavishly illustrated with photographs and other figures that showcase fine details, A Lost Mediterranean Culture offers fresh information for specialists and captivates a wider audience with the beauty of these massive sculptures., This is the first English-language book to explore Mont'e Prama's limestone statues--among the most important archaeological discoveries of the past fifty years and the source of fresh discoveries even today.
LC Classification Number
DG70.M6395L67 2023
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