{"product_id":"central-asian-cultures-arts-and-architecture-9781498589079","title":"Central Asian Cultures Arts and Architecture","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis book documents the prehistoric and ancient cultural accomplishments influencing the Golden Ages of Inner Eurasia in the medieval era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A lucid and readable introduction to the art of an important region of the world, this book will be very useful to students.\" - Ruth Vanita, University of Montana -- Ruth Vanita, University of Montana\u003cbr\u003e\"A sweeping survey of the material and artistic culture of the peoples of Central Asia from the paleolithic era to the medieval period, this thoroughly-researched book takes a fresh look at a rich and varied region at the nexus of east and west.\" –Robert H. Greene, University of Montana -- Robert H. Greene, University of Montana\u003cbr\u003eAs with the previous edition, this elegant and erudite book introduces students and scholars alike to Inner Eurasia as a world region of major significance today. With meticulous attention to little known archaeological and historical sources from the former Soviet Union as well as contemporary scholars from the region, the medieval Golden Age of Samarkand and other major urban centers are contextualized by much older cultural accomplishments of the prehistoric peoples of Central Asia. A richly woven past revealed through excavations and archival descriptions of material culture, this book deserves a wide readership for its synthesis of anthropology and archeology, art, history, and regional world studies. -- G.G. Weix, University of Montana\u003cbr\u003eArdi Kia makes a thorough and in-depth examination of the different stages of history in all areas of central Asia. The second edition of Central Asian Cultures, Arts, and Architecture is definitely a valuable resource for students and faculty. -- Zhen Cao, University of Montana\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: A Short History of Excavation and Research in Central Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWestern provinces of Central Asia: Early Excavations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Prehistoric Cultures \u0026amp; Artifacts of Central Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaleolithic Era\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Copper Age: Pottery, Metalwork \u0026amp; Weaving Products\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEneolithic Period 3500 - 1700 BC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Steppe Bronze Age\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNorthern Cultures \u0026amp; Arts of Central Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 : Iron Age \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEstablishment of the First Empires\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 6: Eastern Parts of Central Asia: Prehistoric and Ancient times\u003cp\u003eSatrapy of Bakhtaran (Bactra) and Kushan Empire\u003c\/p\u003eChapter 7: Central Asian Bronze Age\u003cp\u003eUrban Civilization Boom in Southern Central Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Satrapy of Parthia \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParthian Empire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Sassannian Empire: The Birth of A State Religion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoyal Art \/ Religious Art\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Satrapy of Soghdia (Soghdiana)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrehistoric \u0026amp; Ancient Culture \u0026amp; Art\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lexington Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040854344023,"sku":"9781498589079","price":33.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781498589079.jpg?v=1750948071","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/central-asian-cultures-arts-and-architecture-9781498589079","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}