Mosaics Of Villa "Erculia" In Piazza Armerina – Morgantina –
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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Beneath the Sicilian sun, the ancient floors of the Villa del Casale whisper stories of Roman imperial grandeur — and Mosaics of Villa 'Erculia' in Piazza Armerina – Morgantina – presents these breathtaking narratives in stunning scholarly detail. Authored by Salvatore Ciurca with photography by Giuseppe Walter Bologna, this authoritative volume chronicles the extraordinarily well-preserved Late Roman mosaics of one of the most celebrated archaeological sites in the Mediterranean world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that continues to captivate historians, archaeologists, and art lovers alike. The work details the remarkable mosaic floors that stretch across the villa's many rooms, from hunting scenes of wild exoticism to mythological tableaux of Herculean legend, illustrating the extraordinary artisanship of fourth-century Roman craftsmen at the height of their power. Beyond its role as a visual record, this volume argues for the cultural and artistic significance of the Piazza Armerina site within the broader context of late antiquity, situating its mosaics alongside those of Morgantina — the nearby ancient Greek city — to construct a rich tapestry of Sicily's layered civilisations. Bologna's photography captures each tessera with an intimacy that transforms scholarly documentation into an act of aesthetic revelation. A must for any serious student of classical archaeology or Roman art history, this work leaves the reader contemplating the astonishing fragility and resilience of beauty across two millennia.
Author: Salvatore Ciurca
Format: Paperback
Genre: Ancient history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Beneath the Sicilian sun, the ancient floors of the Villa del Casale whisper stories of Roman imperial grandeur — and Mosaics of Villa 'Erculia' in Piazza Armerina – Morgantina – presents these breathtaking narratives in stunning scholarly detail. Authored by Salvatore Ciurca with photography by Giuseppe Walter Bologna, this authoritative volume chronicles the extraordinarily well-preserved Late Roman mosaics of one of the most celebrated archaeological sites in the Mediterranean world, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that continues to captivate historians, archaeologists, and art lovers alike. The work details the remarkable mosaic floors that stretch across the villa's many rooms, from hunting scenes of wild exoticism to mythological tableaux of Herculean legend, illustrating the extraordinary artisanship of fourth-century Roman craftsmen at the height of their power. Beyond its role as a visual record, this volume argues for the cultural and artistic significance of the Piazza Armerina site within the broader context of late antiquity, situating its mosaics alongside those of Morgantina — the nearby ancient Greek city — to construct a rich tapestry of Sicily's layered civilisations. Bologna's photography captures each tessera with an intimacy that transforms scholarly documentation into an act of aesthetic revelation. A must for any serious student of classical archaeology or Roman art history, this work leaves the reader contemplating the astonishing fragility and resilience of beauty across two millennia.