Description
75 selected works from the permanent collection: National Archaeological Museum
Book Summary
This work offers a careful selection of the most representative pieces from the permanent exhibition of the National Archaeological Museum. Through 75 cultural assets, the reader will embark on a visual and documented journey through history, from Prehistory to the Modern Age, with special attention to the cultures that inhabited the Iberian Peninsula. The book not only presents high-quality images, but also contextualizes each object within its historical and cultural framework, becoming an essential guide for both visitors and heritage lovers.
What is it about?
The publication brings together a selection of 75 masterpieces from the holdings of the National Archaeological Museum, chosen for their historical, artistic, or symbolic relevance. Each piece is presented with an image and an explanatory text that details its origin, function, and significance within the culture that produced it. The journey ranges from prehistoric tools and Iberian objects to Roman, Visigothic, Andalusian, and Renaissance pieces, offering a panoramic view of the evolution of societies in the Spanish territory. It is a reference work that allows for a close look at the heritage guarded in one of the most important museum institutions in the country.
Main themes
- Archaeology and cultural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula
- Permanent exhibition of the National Archaeological Museum
- History of art and civilizations from Prehistory to the Modern Age
- Historical and cultural contextualization of archaeological objects
- Cataloging and dissemination of cultural assets
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at visitors to the National Archaeological Museum who wish to delve deeper into the exhibited pieces, as well as students and professionals of archaeology, art history, and museology. It is also of great interest to cultural heritage enthusiasts and readers looking for a visual and documented work on the material history of Spain.
What this book provides
- Access to a curated selection of the museum's most significant pieces, with detailed explanations.
- Understanding of the historical and cultural context of each object, facilitating a more enriching visit.
- High-quality visual material that allows one to appreciate the details of the works outside the museum premises.
- A panoramic view of the evolution of civilizations in the Iberian Peninsula through their material culture.
Technical specifications
- Author: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. area d
- Publisher: Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport. area d
- Language: eng
- Collection: COLLECTION
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: December 2020
- Number of pages: 182
- Weight: 752 g
Editorial review
This publication constitutes a valuable tool for both the occasional visitor and the heritage scholar. The selection of 75 pieces offers a balanced and representative tour of the National Archaeological Museum's holdings, combining documentary rigor with an attractive visual presentation. Its didactic approach and the quality of the images make it a recommended work for those who wish to better understand the archaeological wealth of the Iberian Peninsula and the conservation work of one of Spain's most relevant cultural institutions.