Ancient Anatolia and the Classical World
ABOUT THIS BOOK
A dazzling look at the cultural interactions between the ancient civilizations of Anatolia and the Mediterranean world through some of their finest surviving objects.
From the Neolithic to the Roman periods, ancient Anatolia, encompassing the westernmost peninsula of Asia and occupying most of modern-day Türkiye (Turkey), was home to a diverse range of civilizations. Intensifying artistic and cultural exchanges blurred the distinctions between these disparate peoples and created one of the most significant societal hotbeds of the ancient world. This volume opens new perspectives on the ways in which cultures on both sides of the Aegean Sea shaped each other’s histories and creative achievements.
- Presents nearly 200 surviving objects, from seals, coins, and jewelry to vases and sculptures.
- Features works from two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World: the Mausoleum of Halikarnassos and Temple of Artemis at Ephesos.
- Offers the latest research on Anatolian art, archaeology, and philology, with essays by international scholars in the field.
- Includes three beautifully rendered maps and an illustrated chronology to further illuminate this rich history.
Lush and richly illustrated, Ancient Anatolia and the Classical World is a must-have for those interested in ancient art and ancient cultural interaction.
This volume is published to accompany an exhibition on view at the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Villa from July 21 to November 29, 2027.