Shells: A Natural And Cultural History Fabio Moretzsohn Reaktion Books Αγγλικά Βιβλία Arts Art General

Shells Have Captivated Humans From The Dawn Of Time: Earliest Known Artwork Was Made On A Shell As Well Containers For Food Been Used Tools Jewellery And Decorations Dwellings To Bring Good Luck Or Ward Off Spirits Many Indigenous Peoples Currency In Few Places They Still Do This Beautifully Illustrated Book Looks At Scientific Cultural History Showing How Their Diverse Colourful Forms Take Shape It Examines Pearls Only Gems Animal Origin Inspired Artists Throughout Architecture Ritual But Also Are Indicators Changing Environmental Conditions Σελίδες: 248 Διαστάσεις: 15 6X15 6Cm