Mathew Aitchison is a lecturer in architecture and urban design at Queen's University Belfast

[this book] provides data that will remain valuable for decades

Rachida de Souza-Ayari

[This book] provides an excellent introduction for students of conservation or any field dealing with the presentation of art objects

The book enhances the appreciation of the art form by explaining the methods used in creating sculpture and the terms used by scholars to describe it

Cuneiform: Ancient Scripts monet Mathew Aitchison is a lecturerIrving Finkel and Jonathan Taylor Cuneiform script on clay tablets is, as far as we know, the oldest form of writing in the world. The resilience of clay has permitted these records to survive for thousands of years, providing a fascinating glimpse into the political, economic, and religious institutions of the ancient Near Eastern societies that used this writing system. A concise and accessible introduction to the topic, this book traces the history