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Legacy of Learning in near Eastern Archaeology : Centennial Studies in Memory of Helene J. Kantor by Peter Lacovara (2025, Trade Paperback)

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Legacy of Learning in Near Eastern Archaeology : Centennial Studies in Memory of Helene J. Kantor, Paperback by Lacovara, Peter (EDT), ISBN 180327929X, ISBN-13 9781803279299, Brand New, Free shipping in the US Helene J. Kantor (July 15, 1919-January 13, 1993) was one of the last of the great generalists of the ancient world. This volume celebrates her scholarship with articles covering her wide-ranging interests with important studies on ancient Egypt, the Aegean, Iran and Classical civilization.

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Number of Pages166 Pages

Publication NameLegacy of Learning in Near Eastern Archaeology : Centennial Studies in Memory of Helene J. Kantor

LanguageEnglish

SubjectArchaeology, Ancient / General

Publication Year2025

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AuthorPeter Lacovara

Subject AreaSocial Science, History

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Table Of ContentIntroduction Helene J. Kantor: July 15, 1919 - January 12, 1993 Bibliography of Helene J. Kantor The AegeanHelene Kantor and Aegean-Near Eastern Connections: An Update from the West - Thomas F. TartaronTheoretical and Methodological Background of Her Work and Its Legacy - Uros MaticEgyptHelene Kantor and the African Origin of Ancient Egyptian Civilization - Peter LacovaraAn Assessment of Certain Limestone Talatat Blocks - W. Raymond JohnsonLeaping Trends in Stone Frog Imagery from Egypt and the Near East - Daniel M. WarneMesopotamiaLionizing Helene Kantor. Lions, Love, and Ishtar: A Closer Look - Diana K. McDonaldIranHelene J. Kantor and her Contributions to Iranian Art and Archaeology - Abbas AlizadehHelene J. Kantor and Her Contributions to the Study of Ancient Iran - Emma D. UbiThe Classical WorldAchaemenid royal cloisonne jewelry - Jasper GauntTributesReflections - Trude DothanA couple of personal reminiscences - Sam Wolff

SynopsisHelene J. Kantor (July 15, 1919-January 13, 1993) was one of the last of the great generalists of the ancient world. This volume celebrates her scholarship with articles covering her wide-ranging interests with important studies on ancient Egypt, the Aegean, Iran and Classical civilization., Helene J. Kantor (July 15, 1919-January 13, 1993) was one of the last of the great generalists of the ancient world. She studied under Henri Frankfort at the University of Chicago and completed her Ph.D. in 1945. She accepted a Research Assistant appointment in the Oriental Institute (now Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures) that same year and became Assistant Professor in 1951 and Professor in 1963. She published articles and papers and taught classes in Iranian art and archaeology, Mesopotamian art and architecture, art and architecture of Egypt, and Aegean art, with precise understanding and insight into each area. This volume celebrates her scholarship with articles covering her wide-ranging interests with important studies on ancient Egypt, the Aegean, Iran and Classical civilization.