Mosaics in the Medieval World : From Late Antiquity to the Fifteenth Century Hardback
by Liz (University of Sussex) James
Hardback
Description
In this book, Liz James offers a comprehensive history of wall mosaics produced in the European and Islamic middle ages.
Taking into account a wide range of issues, including style and iconography, technique and material, and function and patronage, she examines mosaics within their historical context.
She asks why the mosaic was such a popular medium and considers how mosaics work as historical 'documents' that tell us about attitudes and beliefs in the medieval world.
The book is divided into two part. Part I explores the technical aspects of mosaics, including glass production, labour and materials, and costs.
In Part II, James provides a chronological history of mosaics, charting the low and high points of mosaic art up until its abrupt end in the late middle ages.
Written in a clear and engaging style, her book will serve as an essential resource for scholars and students of medieval mosaics.
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:650 pages, 1 Tables, color; 162 Plates, black and white; 12 Maps; 161 Halftones, color; 1 Halftones,
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:05/10/2017
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- ISBN:9781107011984
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:650 pages, 1 Tables, color; 162 Plates, black and white; 12 Maps; 161 Halftones, color; 1 Halftones,
- Publisher:Cambridge University Press
- Publication Date:05/10/2017
- Category:
- ISBN:9781107011984
