E: 08/10 Win ~ A set of 6 beautiful British Museum Press Art in Detail books

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This beautiful series of strikingly designed, collectable books offers a closer look at the rich variety of styles, decoration, motifs and patterns – and the sheer craftsmanship – of world cultures. The recently published Ancient American Art in Detail, by Colin McEwan, features a rich array of objects from North America through Mexico to Central and South America. Exquisite works of jade, turquoise, textiles, featherwork, gold, wood, stone, ceramics and painted books, all drawn from the British Museum’s outstanding collections, illustrate striking aspects of craftsmanship, materials and design unique to the culture. This superbly illustrated book is the perfect accompaniment to the British Museum’s exhibition Moctezuma: Aztec Ruler, on view from 24 September 2009 – 24 January 2010.

The Art in Detail series includes six hardback books, each retailing at £14.99:

• Ancient American Art in Detail by Colin McEwan,
• African Art in Detail by Chris Spring,
• Japanese Art in Detail by John Reeve, Islamic Art in Detail by Sheila R. Canby,
• Chinese Art in Detail by Carol Michaelson and Jane Portal
• Indian Art in Detail by A. L. Dallapiccola, 978 0 7141 2443 8

“A bold and eye-opening insight into the country’s artistic heritage.” Metro Life
For more information on the series visit:
http://www.britishmuseumshoponline.org/invt/cmc25824?stylecat=bookshop

http://www.visitlondon.com/competitions/detail/americanart_sept09

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Competition closes on 8 October 2009
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