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The Silk Road, Art and History

The Silk Road, Art and History


by Jonathan Tucker | Antonia Tozer

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • 384 PAGES
  • OUT OF PRINT

Tucker, a specialist in Asian Art, interweaves history, exploration, culture, art, archaeology and literature in this richly illustrated celebration of the ancient Silk Road from Xi'an to Rome. Organized geographically and brimming with maps, it's an essential reference to the complex geography, art and history of the region. (CAS98, $65.00)

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