{"title":"Javier Álvarez-Mon","description":"\u003cp\u003eJavier Álvarez-Mon offers a deep exploration into ancient history with a particular focus on art and culture, exemplified by works such as \u003cem\u003eThe Birth of Persian Art (c. 550–486 BC)\u003c\/em\u003e. His writing invites readers to uncover the intricate connections between historical events and artistic expression in early civilizations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for enthusiasts of history and military studies, Álvarez-Mon’s books provide richly contextualised insights that illuminate the cultural foundations of empires. His careful scholarship bridges art history and historical narrative, making complex subjects accessible and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-birth-of-persian-art-c-550486-bc-by-javier-alvarez-mon-9781041077107","title":"The Birth of Persian Art (c. 550–486 BC)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Birth of Persian Art (c. 550–486 BC)\u003c\/i\u003e offers a bold reappraisal of one of the most formative periods in ancient art history, revealing how artistic innovation helped forge one of antiquity’s most influential empires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume shows how Persian art evolved from local traditions into a sophisticated imperial visual language, highlighting the revolutionary developments at Pasargadae, the influence of broader cultural landscapes, and the impact of Elamite heritage. Richly illustrated, it foregrounds the often-overlooked value of the artistic record as a historical source, providing insights into the role of visual culture not merely as a reflection of imperial ideology but as an active medium through which cultural integration, negotiation, and innovation took place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Persian mountain valleys to remote Egyptian desert oases, and to Greek-culture infused western Anatolian cities, \u003ci\u003eThe Birth of Persian Art (c. 550–486 BC)\u003c\/i\u003e revolutionizes perceptions and understandings of Persian art and the Persian people like never before, offering a fresh lens through which to view the formative period of the Persian empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten for scholars and students of ancient art history, archaeology, and Near Eastern studies, it will also appeal to museum curators and art historians focusing on ancient Iran, Mesopotamia, and the broader Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934294884588,"sku":"9781041077107","price":197.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781041077107-the-birth-of-persian-art-c-550-486-bc.jpg?v=1783909608"},{"product_id":"the-birth-of-persian-art-c-550486-bc-by-javier-alvarez-mon-9781041077091","title":"The Birth of Persian Art (c. 550–486 BC)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Birth of Persian Art (c. 550–486 BC)\u003c\/i\u003e offers a bold reappraisal of one of the most formative periods in ancient art history, revealing how artistic innovation helped forge one of antiquity’s most influential empires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis volume shows how Persian art evolved from local traditions into a sophisticated imperial visual language, highlighting the revolutionary developments at Pasargadae, the influence of broader cultural landscapes, and the impact of Elamite heritage. Richly illustrated, it foregrounds the often-overlooked value of the artistic record as a historical source, providing insights into the role of visual culture not merely as a reflection of imperial ideology but as an active medium through which cultural integration, negotiation, and innovation took place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Persian mountain valleys to remote Egyptian desert oases, and to Greek-culture infused western Anatolian cities, \u003ci\u003eThe Birth of Persian Art (c. 550–486 BC)\u003c\/i\u003e revolutionizes perceptions and understandings of Persian art and the Persian people like never before, offering a fresh lens through which to view the formative period of the Persian empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten for scholars and students of ancient art history, archaeology, and Near Eastern studies, it will also appeal to museum curators and art historians focusing on ancient Iran, Mesopotamia, and the broader Mediterranean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934294982892,"sku":"9781041077091","price":525.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781041077091-the-birth-of-persian-art-c-550-486-bc.jpg?v=1783909621"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/javier-alvarez-mon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}