Larousse Encyclopedia Of Byzantine And Medieval Art

Larousse Encyclopedia Of Byzantine And Medieval Art

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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: René Huyghe
Binding: Paperback
Published: Paul Hamlyn., 1968

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This monumental art history volume presents a comprehensive survey of artistic achievements from the Byzantine Empire through the medieval period. It chronicles the evolution of painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts across diverse cultures and regions, offering a rich tapestry of visual and historical context. The authoritative text illustrates the stylistic developments and iconographic traditions that defined these transformative eras. Lavishly illustrated, the work details masterpieces and lesser-known treasures, providing invaluable insights for both scholars and enthusiasts. It serves as an essential reference for understanding the profound artistic legacy of Byzantium and the European Middle Ages.

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Description

Author: René Huyghe
Binding: Paperback
Published: Paul Hamlyn., 1968

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image

This monumental art history volume presents a comprehensive survey of artistic achievements from the Byzantine Empire through the medieval period. It chronicles the evolution of painting, sculpture, architecture, and decorative arts across diverse cultures and regions, offering a rich tapestry of visual and historical context. The authoritative text illustrates the stylistic developments and iconographic traditions that defined these transformative eras. Lavishly illustrated, the work details masterpieces and lesser-known treasures, providing invaluable insights for both scholars and enthusiasts. It serves as an essential reference for understanding the profound artistic legacy of Byzantium and the European Middle Ages.