Author: DRANDAKI, ANASTASIA; DEMETRA PAPANIKOLA-BAKIRTZI; ANASTASIA TOURTA (EDS)
Title: Heaven and Earth: Art of Byzantium from Greek Collections
Description: Athens, Greece: Benaki Museum, 2013. 9604761560. First Edition Thus. First Printing. Hard Cover. ISBN: 9604761560. This lavish, full-color publication is the catalogue accompanying the spectacular exhibition from the National Gallery of Art. Byzantine artists drew from pagan and early Christian foundations to fashion the opulent and deeply spiritual world of Byzantium (A.D. 330–1453). The establishment of Christianity as the state religion inspired the creation of luminous icons, textiles, architectural sculptures, frescoes, and mosaics to adorn basilicas throughout the empire. Prosperous monasteries produced illuminated manuscripts and preserved the legacy of ancient Greek literature, while private patronage fostered the embellishment of daily life. Nearly two hundred objects, exclusively from Greek collections, display the distinctive Byzantine aesthetic that influenced the artistic traditions of neighboring cultures for over a millennium. Profusely illustrated in color.. Both the volume and the unclipped dust jacket are in perfect, unmarked condition, new in original shrink-wrap. A large, heavy book (five pounds) - additional shipping charges may apply. NEW/NEW.. Color Plates. 4to 11" - 13" tall. 363 pp. New in New dust jacket .

Keywords: 9604761560 Art; Art History; Byzantine Art; Greek Art; Art, Antiques & Photography Catalogs


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