L'art des Scythes

Synopsis of L'art des Scythes

«L'art des Scythes» is Bérénice Geoffroy-Schneiter's essay on Scythian art, published by Fernand Hazan in paperback (95 pages, in French).

The book champions the nomadic aesthetic of the Scythians, whom ancient authors branded as barbarians. Drawing on the treasures of the kurgans, it explores their central themes: the horse, gold, weapons, bronze and textiles. It includes hybrid works such as the Solokha comb and a guide to museums with Scythian collections and sites.

Published in 2001, it belongs to the «L'atelier du monde» collection and includes a bibliography and index.

For readers interested in ancient art history and the nomadic cultures of the Eurasian steppe.