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Etruscan Tomb Paintings, Their Subjects And Significance
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Etruscan Tomb Paintings, Their Subjects and Significance by Frederik Poulsen is a masterful exploration of Etruscan art and ritual life as revealed through ancient tomb paintings. Poulsen guides readers through vivid frescoes, decoding scenes of banquets, processions, and mythic moments to reveal what these images tell us about Etruscan culture, beliefs, and social practice. Blending meticulous archaeological studies with lively interpretation, the book illuminates how tomb art functioned in funerary ritual and civic identity across ancient Italy.
This edition out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions has been carefully restored for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, this volume is presented as a collector s item and cultural treasure: an essential reference for students of archaeological studies and Italian archaeology, and a beautifully preserved work for classic literature collectors and curious readers alike.
Featuring rigorous historical art analysis and accessible commentary on Mediterranean archaeology, Poulsen s Etruscan painting interpretation remains a foundational text in Etruscan history and ancient civilizations scholarship. Whether you re new to Etruscan art or deep into tomb art significance, this revived edition brings the past vividly to life an indispensable addition to any library of historical discovery.
Product details
- Binding:
- Paperback
- Number of Pages:
- 82
- Release Date:
- 2025-09-30
- Publication Date:
- 2025-09-30
- Publisher:
- Alpha Edition
- Languages:
- Original: English
- ISBN10:
- 9371348593
- ISBN13:
- 9789371348591
- GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
- [email protected]
- Weight:
- 134 g
- Height:
- 15.2 cm
- Width:
- 22.9 cm
- Thickness:
- 0.5 cm
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