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Death : a graveside companion

by Joanna Ebenstein, Will Self

This illustrated compendium examines global cultural attitudes towards mortality through art and artefacts dating from 2000 BCE to the present. Expert essays and diverse imagery explore themes such as memento mori, anatomical representation, and funerary rituals.

Accession 17029 ISBN 9780500519714 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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