First Impressions

Dominique Collon

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First Impressions

by Dominique Collon

January 1, 1994

University Of Chicago Press

208

9780226113890

0226113892

Description

The Ancient Near East has a fascinating and unique source of pictorial information in the form of miniature reliefs produced by the impressions of cylinder seals. This is the most comprehensive introductory survey of cylinder seals yet published. The small cylinders, generally of stone and engraved with a design, were made from about 3300 to 300 BC and were rolled out on lumps of clay used for sealing goods and writing tablets, leaving an impression in relief. The designs on them are intricate and varied and are a major source of information for the art historian, the student of theology and the Biblical scholar. They are also a dating tool for the archaeologist and a source of aesthetic pleasure for collectors and all who study them. The author considers the history of their use and the evidence they provide for trade, technology, religion, architecture, farming, warfare and other central themes in the history of the Near East.

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How many pages are in First Impressions?

This edition of First Impressions has approximately 208 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.

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For most readers, First Impressions typically takes between 4h 20m and 2h 53m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 52,000 words and common reading speeds.

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The estimated word count for First Impressions is approximately 52,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.

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Who is the author of First Impressions?

First Impressions was written by Dominique Collon.

When was First Impressions published?

The publication date for this specific edition is January 1, 1994. The original work may have been published on a different date.