Medals of dishonour
Attwood, Philip2009
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Alongside the longstanding and well-known association of medals with glory and achievement lies another darker tradition of the medal as an indicator of dishonour. This title reveals this little-known history, and shows contemporary artists engaging with the medal as a vehicle for political and social comment.
Main title:
Medals of dishonour / Philip Attwood & Felicity Powell.
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Imprint:
London : British Museum, 2009.
Collation:
136 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm.
Notes:
Published to accompany the exhibition of the same name held at the British Museum from 25 June to 27 Sept. 2009.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780714118161 (pbk)
Dewey class:
737.220744727.22074421737.22074421737.22
Language:
English
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BRN:
1719117