The book, edited by Stephan Wolohojian and published by the museum, presents some of the best-loved works along with lesser-known pieces from Harvard's collection of nearly 300,000 items. The survey moves in chronological order, beginning with Egyptian statuettes of lion-headed deities dating from about 664 BC to a recent mixed-media work by Ellen Gallagher that incorporates images of pharaohs and a fur-trimmed spaceship.
   --Jan Gardner, Boston Globe

Stephan Wolohojian is Landon and Lavinia Clay Curator and Head of Paintings, Sculpture, and Decorative Arts at Harvard Art Museum.