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Life in ancient Rome : people and places : an illustrated reference to the art, architecture, religion, society and culture of the Roman world with over 450 pictures, maps and artworks / by Rodgers, Nigel.(CARDINAL)419793; Dodge, Hazel.(CARDINAL)225409;
Roman arts and society : Literature -- The arts -- Religion and mythology -- Sport and games -- Science, technology and the economy -- People of Rome.Rome: the first world city : Building the city of Rome -- Building techniques and styles -- Public buildings -- Imperial palaces -- Housing for rich and poor -- Cities of the empire --
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Life in ancient Rome : people and places : an illustrated reference to the art , architecture, religion, society and culture of the Roman world with over 450 pictures, maps and artworks / by Rodgers, Nigel,author.;
A wonderfully illustrated history of the great public buildings, palaces and villas of the Roman Empire, and an exploration of the daily life of the people of the time.
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The everyday life of the ancient Incas : art, architecture, religion, everyday life, culture ; the native civilizations of the Andes and South America explored in 500 paintings, drawings and photographs / by Jones, David M.(David Michael),1950-(CARDINAL)671845;
Includes bibliographical references and index.1: The ancient Andean World -- Living in the landscape -- From villages to cities -- Building an empire -- The world of work -- Daily life -- Religious beliefs -- 2: Ancient Andean art -- Architecture -- Ancient Andean cities -- Stone and clay sculpture -- Ceramics -- Fibrework, costume and featherwork -- Metal, wood, stone, shell and bone.
Subjects: Incas; Incas; Inca art.; Incas;
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Outlines of Russian culture. / by Mili͡ukov, P. N.(Pavel Nikolaevich),1859-1943.(CARDINAL)131069; Karpovich, Michael,1888-1959.(CARDINAL)131214; Davis, Eleanor,1876-(CARDINAL)622768; Ughet, Valentine.;
Bibliography at end of each volume.I. Religion and the church.--II. Literature.--III. Architecture, painting, and music.
Subjects: Old State Library Collection.;
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On-line resources: Suggest title for digitization;
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Secrets of Shangri-La [videorecording] : quest for sacred caves / by Clark, Liesl,creenwriter,producer,director.; Dunoyer, Jean,editor.; Boyles, Edgar.; Williams, Lenny,composer.(CARDINAL)798163; Effros, Jamie,narrator.; France 5.; National Geographic Society (U.S.)(CARDINAL)140388; National Geographic Television.; National Geographic Television.; Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)(CARDINAL)189964; Sky Door Films (Firm);
Bonus feature : Lost cave temples (2009 ; ca. 56 min. ; Produced by National Geographic Television in association with France 5 and Sky Door Films ; Written, produced, directed and narrated by Liesl Clark ; camera, Karl Swingle, Liesl Clark).Editor, Jean Dunoyer ; camera, Edgar Boyles ; original music, Lenny Williams.Narrator, Jamie Effros."For years, adventurers from all over the world have searched for the mythic paradise of Shangri-La and have found little...until now. Explore sacred Buddhist caves and witness as experts look back into time as they uncover centuries-old manuscripts and stunning wall paintings that have remained undisturbed for years. Has the real Shangri-La finally been discovered? Will it survive the erosion and visitors that the future is bound to bring?" -- Container.DVD format ; Widescreen ; Dolby digital 5.1; NTSC.
Subjects: Documentary television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Bon (Tibetan religion); Religious articles; Painting, Ancient; Architecture, Ancient; Art objects; Bon (Tibetan religion);
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Jerusalem : city of longing / by Goldhill, Simon.(CARDINAL)276061;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 335-340) and index.The center of the Christian world -- The center of Jewish Jerusalem -- The center of Muslim Jerusalem -- The old city -- The oldest city -- The Victorian city -- The modern city.Jerusalem is the site of some famous religious monuments in the world, from the Dome of the Rock to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to the Western Wall of the Temple. This work takes you on a tour through the history of this image-filled and ideology-laden city--from the bedrock of the Old City to the towering roofs of the Holy Sepulchre.
Subjects: Christian shrines; Jewish shrines; Islamic shrines; Architecture;
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Catholica : the visual culture of Catholicism / by Ivanič, Suzanna,author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 250-251) and index.Introduction -- Tenet. The Word; God's messengers; Administering the faith -- Locus. The cathedral; The home; Sacred sites -- Spiritus. Communities; The individual; The senses.Focusing on a carefully curated selection of Catholic art and artefacts, this book explains the meaning of the iconography and the mystic power of the faith's ritual objects. A wealth of often hidden symbols are identified and examined close up, building into a catalogue of key visual symbols for readers to use to interpret all Catholic visual and material culture. The book is organized into three parts - Tenet, Locus and Spiritus - each containing three themed chapters. The first part introduces the centrepieces of the faith, explaining the symbolism in the artistic representation of the holy family, apostles and saints, and in stories from scripture. The second part examines places of worship, identifying the constituent parts of the cathedral and presenting evocative images of roadside shrines. The third part explores celebrations and traditions, including personal devotional tools and jewelry. For each of the nine themed chapters, illustrated introductory text is followed by a spread-by-spread presentation of the key figures, the key stories and the key iconography relevant to each theme. Paintings and artefacts are examined in detail, identifying and explaining the symbolism and the stories depicted in each. As the book progresses, readers will build up knowledge of the entire Catholic visual code - the symbols that define Catholic practice, the attributes of the saints, the parts of the cathedral - allowing them to interpret Catholic imagery and objects wherever they find them and to understand the tenets, sites and rituals of the faith.
Subjects: Catholic Church; Catholic Church; Christian art and symbolism.; Christian saints in art.; Christianity and art; Church architecture.; Church decoration and ornament.; Material culture; Religion in art.;
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Life and culture in Russia and the Eurasian Republics / by Wolf, Ryan,author.(CARDINAL)833795;
Includes bibliographical references (page 47) and index.The USSR and beyond -- Clothing, food, and shelter -- Language and religion -- Art and architecture -- Folklore and literature -- Music, dance, and film -- Sports and games."An expansive region, Russia and the Eurasian Republics take up one-sixth of the land surface on Earth. Spread across two continents and eleven time zones, it is no wonder this region's cultural history is similarly wide and diverse. This book offers readers a unique glimpse into Russian and Eurasian cultures, punctuated by vibrant photographs and engaging fact boxes. The accessible text will help readers understand how this region's culture has been shaped and how it has impacted other countries, both in the surrounding area and across the globe.' -- Amazon.com
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Culture and customs of Panama / by Seales Soley, La Verne M.(CARDINAL)492681;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-112) and index.Chronology -- Context -- Religion -- Social customs and lifestyle -- Literature -- Media and cinema -- Architecture and housing -- Visual and performing arts.
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Culture and customs of Venezuela / by Dinneen, Mark.(CARDINAL)369688;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-184) and index.Context -- Religion -- Social customs -- Broadcasting and print media -- Cinema -- Literature -- Performing arts -- Art and architecture.
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4
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