Learning on ScreenAssyrian Lion Hunt Reliefs, The
- Synopsis
- This DVD examines the lion hunt reliefs in the British Museum which were created around 645 BC, when the Assyrian empire was at its height and once decorated the walls of King Ashurbanipal’s palace in Nineveh. Museum curators and experts from a variety of fields explain the significance of these alabaster reliefs, their context, discovery and aesthetic value.
- Series
- Masterpieces of the British Museum
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Year of release
- 2006
- Subjects
- Archaeology; Art; History
- Keywords
- ancient civilisations; history of art; Assyria
Distribution Formats
- Type
- DVD
- Format
- Region 0 NTSC
- Price
- £9.99
- Availability
- Sale
- Duration/Size
- 30 minutes
- Year
- 2012
Production Company
- Name
Fulmar Television and Film
- Phone
- 029 204 55000
Publisher
- Name
British Museum Press
- Address
- 38 Russell Square
London
WC1B 3QQ
Distributor
- Name
British Museum Store
- Web
- http://www.britishmuseumshoponline.org/icat/shoponline External site opens in new window
- Name
Quantum Leap
- Notes
- The company ceased trading in 2018. It was previously a distributor and online retailer specialising in non-fiction DVD titles on a wide variety of subjects, particularly in the areas of music instruction, music performance, sport instruction, and health. Some titles also available through retail outlets.
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