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The Body, the Divine, and the Question of Civilization
by Mary Beard · 2018 · 240 pages

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Renowned classicist Mary Beard explores how art has shaped human identity and our relationship with the divine across millennia. The work examines diverse historical artifacts, from Olmec heads to Greek nudes and Islamic calligraphy, to analyze the evolving gaze of the viewer and the definition of civilization.
Published
2018
Pages
240
Language
en
ISBN
9781631494406
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