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Ireland's art; Ireland's history.(Brief Article)(Book Review)
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May 1, 2008
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9781881871514
Ireland's art; Ireland's history.
Bhreathnach-Lynch, Sighle.
Creighton University Pr.
2007
290 pages
$44.95
Paperback
NX546
Bhreathnach-Lynch is the curator of Irish Art at the National Gallery of Ireland and a native Irish woman. She has chosen essays for this volume that reflect her belief that the art of a country both informs and reflects its cultural identity. ...
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