The Great Centuries Of Painting: Byzantine Painting
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Albert Skira
Binding: Hardback
Published: SKIRA, 1953
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Light foxing. Bright colour plates. In protective cardboard sleeve.
This authoritative art history volume presents a comprehensive overview of Byzantine painting, tracing its evolution from early Christian influences through its golden age and subsequent periods. It meticulously details the distinctive styles, techniques, and thematic concerns evident in mosaics, frescoes, icons, and illuminated manuscripts. The work illuminates the profound religious and cultural significance of Byzantine art, offering readers a deep understanding of its enduring legacy and its pivotal role in art history.
Author: Albert Skira
Binding: Hardback
Published: SKIRA, 1953
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Light foxing. Bright colour plates. In protective cardboard sleeve.
This authoritative art history volume presents a comprehensive overview of Byzantine painting, tracing its evolution from early Christian influences through its golden age and subsequent periods. It meticulously details the distinctive styles, techniques, and thematic concerns evident in mosaics, frescoes, icons, and illuminated manuscripts. The work illuminates the profound religious and cultural significance of Byzantine art, offering readers a deep understanding of its enduring legacy and its pivotal role in art history.