Amber and the Ancient World 3-D engrossing text uses the painting

engrossing text uses the painting as a springboard to reveal a remarkable amount about Lancret

John Goodman is a translator and art historian

from monuments and mosques in Iran and Buddhist temples on the Silk Road to Spanish missions in California

With contributions by Claudia Echinger-Maurach

This richly illustrated book

Amber and the Ancient World 3-D engrossing text uses the paintingFaya Causey Amber has fascinated mankind since the Paleolithic era. Through exquisite visual examples and vivid classical texts, this book examines the myths and legends woven around amberits employment in magic and medicine, its transport and carving, and its incorporation into jewelry, amulets, and other objects of prestige. Showcased are a group of remarkable amber carvings at the J. Paul Getty Museum and masterpieces from other collections. Amber