Italian Sculpture by Massimo Carra

Italian Sculpture
From Prehistory to the Etruscans

by Massimo Carra

Paul Hamlyn Cameo Art Series

Hamlyn Publishing Group, 1970, colour photographic plates throughout, hardcover, dust-jacket

Very Good Condition, minor edge and shelf wear, previous owners stamp inside front cover, dust-jacket minor edge and shelf wear, minor rubbing to edges and corners, minor markings (see photographs)

"Italy, on account of its geographical situation, has found itself since earliest times the home of many different cultures, whose origins and structures are often wrapped in mystery.  
One of the most fascinating mysteries of antiquity surrounds the Etruscans.  Who were they?  What were the sources of their art?  Massimo Carra makes the history of these ancient peoples the background to his study of their art, in particular their characteristic figurines, a selection of which can be seen in the seventy-two superb colour plates."