THE ANCIENT BRONZE FROM BULGARIA

The Ancient bronze from Bulgaria, by Pavlina Ilieva; 128 pages with 230 illustrations, hardcover with a jacket, size 17х24 cm; published in Bulgarian, English.

This book presents the bronze artworks discovered in the Thracian sanctuaries, necropolises, and ancient cities of the Bulgarian lands. It is comprised of cult statues, drawings on household objects, furniture and carriages, as well as applied plastics – such as glassware and paper weights. In regards to chronology, they date between 8th century BC and 5th century AD. The illustrations showcase the style, thematic diversity, and aesthetic ideals prevalent at that time, as well as the high degree of knowledge and technical skills of the illustrations’ creators.