Cultural Treasures of the World

Cultural Treasures of the World 

Language: English 

New York: DK Publishing, 2022. 

440 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm. 

ISBN: 9780241508923, 9780744060065, 0241508924, 0744060060 

Summary: "Take a guided tour through history and discover the most precious, iconic, and celebrated objects ever created. Revered, admired, and protected - every country and culture has certain artefacts that are prized above all others. Cultural Treasures of the World brings together more than 200 of these objects, exploring the fascinating and unique stories behind each of them. From the Bust of Nefertiti to the Benin Bronzes, and the Altamira cave paintings to Van Gogh's Sunflowers, these artefacts and artworks are revered for their beauty, artistry, or historical significance - and often all three at once. Discover how and why they were created, unravel the hidden meanings and symbolism they contain, and learn about the cultural legacy they have left behind. A treasure trove of human creativity that offers a fresh and unforgettable new perspective on civilizations and societies, Cultural Treasures of the World is the perfect gift for gallery- and museum-lovers, and armchair travellers everywhere"--Publisher's description

The world in photographs, 2001

909.83/022/2
TR820 .W663 2002
The world in photographs, 2001
New York ; London : Harry N. Abrams, c2002.
158 p. : chiefly col. ill. ; 28 cm.
ISBN: 0810932237
$24.95 (trade cloth)

The State of the World

909.8310222

TR820 .S73 2006

The state of the world : with 537 color illustrations

London : Thames & Hudson, c2006.

384 p. : col. ill. ; 26 x 26 cm.

$50.00 (trade cloth)

ISBN: 9780500543207 (hbk.)

Reviews: Library Journal

The Illustrated History of the World: From the Big Bang to the Third Millennium

909
D20 .I68 2003
The Illustrated History of the World: From the Big Bang to the Third Millennium
New York : Enchanted Lion Books, 2003.
$29.95 (trade cloth)
ISBN: 1592700195
Audience: Elem., Mid., High
Summary: A lavishly illustrated guide to world history including timelines and maps.
Reviews: Horn Book Guide, Voice of Youth Advocates, Publishers Weekly

Wonders of the World

909
G138.5 .N33 2007
Nacci, Benoît
Wonders of the World
New York : Abrams, 2007.
$50.00 (trade cloth)
ISBN: 9780810994492 (hardcover)
Audience: Elem., Mid., High
Summary: Noted photographers capture both works of nature and works of man.

History: The Definitive Visual Guide

909

D21 .H7545 2007

History : the definitive visual guide : from the dawn of civilization to the present day

New York : DK Pub., 2007.

612 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 31 cm.

$50.00 (trade cloth)

ISBN: 9780756631192

Audience: Elem., Mid., High

Reviews: Library Journal

100 days in photographs : pivotal events that changed the world

909.8

D21.1 . Y36

Yapp, Nicholas

100 days in photographs : pivotal events that changed the world

Washington, DC : National Geographic and Getty Images, 2007.

319 p.: ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.

$35.00 (trade cloth)

ISBN: 9781426201974

Audience: Elem., Mid., High

Summary: Teachers teaching pivotal events in history from Lincoln's assassination to the attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001, can supplement their lessons with these photographs from the Getty Images Archive depicting 100 days that changed history in the last 150 years since the invention of photography. Primary sources such as diary entries and photographers' notes supplement the photographs.

Reviews: Reference & Research Book News

Life: The Millennium: The 100 Most Important Events and People of the Past 1,000 Years

909.82

CB13 .L55 1998

The life millennium : the 100 most important events & people of the past 1000 years

New York : Life Books, Time Inc., c1998.

192 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.

$29.95 (trade cloth)

ISBN: 082122557X

Audience: Elem., Mid., High

Summary: Two separate rankings of people and events mark their contributions to the world since the yar 1001.

100 Days in Photographs: Pivotal Events That Changed the World

909.8
D21.1 .Y36 2007
Yapp, Nicholas
100 Days in Photographs: Pivotal Events That Changed the World
Washington, D.C. : National Geographic and Getty Images, 2007.
319 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm.
ISBN: 9781426201974 (alk. paper)
$35.00 (trade cloth)

What matters : the world’s preeminent photojournalists and thinkers depict essential issues of our time

909.83/1
HN18.3 .W53 2008
What matters : the world’s preeminent photojournalists and thinkers depict essential issues of our time
New York : Sterling Pub. Co., Inc., c2008
ISBN: 9781402758348
$27.95 (trade cloth)

Century : One hundred years of human progress, regression, suffering and hope

909.82/022/2
D426 .C46 2002
Bernard, Bruce
Century : One hundred years of human progress, regression, suffering and hope
London : Phaidon, [2002], c1999.
1236 p. : chiefly ill. (some col.) ; 14 cm.
$14.95 (trade cloth)
Reviews: Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews