The destruction of ancient monuments and artworks by the Taliban in Afghanistan and the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria has shocked observers worldwide. Yet iconoclastic erasures of the past date ba……続きを見る
Maxwell Sommerville's "Engraved Gems" is a masterful exploration of the art of gem engraving, blending historical context with rich literary finesse. Through vivid prose and meticulous detail, Somme……続きを見る
