History of Ancient Art
by Franz von Reber
Publisher: Harper & brothers 1882
ISBN/ASIN: B00085GDL2
Number of pages: 482
Description:
A history of the fine arts that states correctly what is known and treats their various manifestations with intelligence and in just proportion. It serves equally well as an introduction to the study and as a treatise to which the advanced student may refer with advantage to refresh his knowledge of the outlines of any part of the field.
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