Stones: A Material and Cultural History

by Cally Oldershaw

The story of our deep and multifaceted connections to geological matter--the very bedrock of our lives.

From small beach pebbles to huge megaliths, stones have been revered, collected, enhanced, sculpted, or engraved for practical and artistic purposes throughout the ages. They have been used to delineate boundaries and to build homes and shelters and utilized for cooking, games, and competitions. This surprising and fascinating compendium...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1789147719
• ISBN13: 9781789147711
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 2.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.7" x 8.7"