Mary Beard
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English
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"A Barnes & Noble Best History Book of the Year" "A Waterstones Best History Book of 2021" "A CapX Book of the Year" "One of Kirkus Reviews' Best Nonfiction Books of the Year" "One of Kirkus Reviews' Best Biographies of the Year" "A Library Journal Fall 2021 Nonfiction Must" Mary Beard is one of the world's leading classicists and cultural commentators, and the author of bestselling and award-winning books, including SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome...
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Civilizations volume 3
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English
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Trace the relationship between religion and art, which has inspired some of the most ingenious, affecting, and breathtaking works of art ever made. Yet beneath great works of religious art often lie conflict, intrigue and divine mysteries.
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Civilizations volume 2
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English
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Explore the many functions of the human image in art. Portraits, paintings and sculptures, life-size and colossal, perform a role - assuaging loss, expressing strength, inspiring fear - and were instrumental in depicting the body today.