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La Farge\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"1bu3r2q\" data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"236\"\u003ePublisher: \u003cstrong data-start=\"237\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"2fag94\" data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"263\"\u003eEdition: \u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e1980\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"xrlm9p\" data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"286\"\u003eBinding: \u003cstrong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"tffev0\" data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"312\"\u003ePages: \u003cstrong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"320\"\u003e170\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"77yf4p\" data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"331\"\u003eSize: \u003cstrong data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"353\"\u003e9 × 1 × 12 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n\u003ch6 data-section-id=\"8odhfy\" data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eLanguage: \u003cstrong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"380\"\u003eEnglish\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h6\u003e\r\n \r\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1211\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eNational Archaeological Museum Athens\u003c\/em\u003e offers readers an introduction to the remarkable archaeological heritage preserved in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003eNational Archaeological Museum of Athens\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eThe museum houses one of the world's most important collections of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1503\"\u003eancient Greek art and archaeological objects\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing a wide chronological range of Greek civilization. The book provides an accessible way to explore this cultural heritage through descriptions and illustrations of significant works within the museum's collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eEdited by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1762\"\u003eHenry A. La Farge\u003c\/strong\u003e, the volume focuses on the artistic and historical significance of ancient Greek objects. The collection provides insight into the development of Greek art from early periods through the Classical and later eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2248\"\u003eOne of the principal attractions of the museum is its extensive collection of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003esculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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