The Art of Play. Play in Art from Babylon to the Medieval West.
NMR| N° d'inventaire | 16617 |
| Format | 22 x 28 |
| Détails | 160 p., 180 illustrations, paperback. |
| Publication | Paris, 2012 |
| Etat | Nine |
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While the unique role of board games and games of chance in Antiquity and the Middle Ages is widely covered in literature, it has rarely been addressed through an exhibition. This catalog aims to evoke some of the most prestigious of these games, from the time of their invention to their use in the medieval world. From their inception, these games have carried issues that went far beyond simple recreational relaxation. Recent archaeological and historical discoveries have shed light on the evolution—and permanence—of rule-based games. This book reflects this through a wide selection of boards and accessories, which illustrate both the main categories of games and the symbolic power attached to their practice.
While the unique role of board games and games of chance in Antiquity and the Middle Ages is widely covered in literature, it has rarely been addressed through an exhibition. This catalog aims to evoke some of the most prestigious of these games, from the time of their invention to their use in the medieval world. From their inception, these games have carried issues that went far beyond simple recreational relaxation. Recent archaeological and historical discoveries have shed light on the evolution—and permanence—of rule-based games. This book reflects this through a wide selection of boards and accessories, which illustrate both the main categories of games and the symbolic power attached to their practice.