Author: COLLEEN SCHAFROTH
Title: The art of chess
Description: Abrams, 2002. Pp: 175. Chess pieces are miniature sculptures whose beauty, originality, and variety have long lured collectors the world over. Whether an ivory set once owned by Napoleon or a set carved in wood by artist Max Ernst, the striking pieces pictured here, drawn from international collections, tell the story of chess as art from the 6th century to the present day.From a painting in the tomb of Queen Nefertari showing her playing senet, a forerunner of chess, to a French illuminated manuscript page of Tristan and Isolde taking a love potion while playing chess, the magnificent full-color pictures delight the eye and offer insights into various chess-playing cultures throughout history. This handsome and unique book makes an appealing gift for the most casual or ardent chess player and for all collectors of chess art. ISBN: 9780810910010. Cond./Kwaliteit: Als nieuw.
Keywords: 9780810910010
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Title: The art of chess
Description: Abrams, 2002. Pp: 175. Chess pieces are miniature sculptures whose beauty, originality, and variety have long lured collectors the world over. Whether an ivory set once owned by Napoleon or a set carved in wood by artist Max Ernst, the striking pieces pictured here, drawn from international collections, tell the story of chess as art from the 6th century to the present day.From a painting in the tomb of Queen Nefertari showing her playing senet, a forerunner of chess, to a French illuminated manuscript page of Tristan and Isolde taking a love potion while playing chess, the magnificent full-color pictures delight the eye and offer insights into various chess-playing cultures throughout history. This handsome and unique book makes an appealing gift for the most casual or ardent chess player and for all collectors of chess art. ISBN: 9780810910010. Cond./Kwaliteit: Als nieuw.
Keywords: 9780810910010
Price: EUR 15.00 = appr. US$ 16.30 Seller: De Slegte
- Book number: 860938
- Book number: 860938
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