In this magnificent book exploring the artistic and cultural riches
of Byzantium, eminent scholars lead a thrilling visual tour of the
history and cultural developments of more than a thousand years of
Byzantine art, revealing Constantinople’s endless splendors. From
icons, wall paintings, mosaics, and manuscripts to ivories,
metalwork, and jewelry, numerous artifacts reveal the distinct style
and character of Byzantine art. Highlighting over three hundred works
from the collections of the holy monasteries of Sinai and Mount
Athos, the Treasury of Saint Mark’s in Venice, and museums and
institutions across the globe, this landmark publication—which
accompanies a spectacular exhibition—explores the artistic identity
of this turbulent empire and its influence on European and Islamic
traditions.
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