The Rotunda in Thessaloniki and its Mosaics by Bente Kiilerich (English) Paperba

Description: The Rotunda in Thessaloniki and its Mosaics by Bente Kiilerich, Hjalmar Torp The mosaics in the Rotunda in Thessaloniki are the most significant decorations that remain from the early Byzantine period. It includes a timeline and a list of recent publications. 45 colour photographs, many specially taken for this publication, document the spectacular qualities of these magnificent mosaics. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Distributed by University of Exeter Press. The mosaics in the Rotunda in Thessaloniki are the most significant decorations that remain from the early Byzantine period. This richly illustrated book invites the reader to enter the building and experience the splendid golden and silver mosaics that cover cupola and vaults. After an introduction to the architecture of the Rotunda, the authors focus on the mosaics, discussing such issues as imperial patronage, the martyr portraits, the pictorial pro- gramme, as well as mosaic technique and the aesthetic qualities of the multi-coloured images. The succinct text provides an up-to-date introduction to the mosaics. It includes a timeline and a list of recent publications. 45 colour photographs, many specially taken for this publication, document the spectacular qualities of these magnificent mosaics. Author Biography Bente Kiilerich is professor of art history at the University of Bergen, Norway; she has published widely on Greek, late antique and Byzantine art, and on the classical tradition in contemporary art, and is a former president of the Norwegian Committee for Byzantine Studies. Hjalmar Torp is professor emeritus of medieval art history at the University of Oslo, Norway; he spent five months in Thessaloniki in 1953-54 studying the Rotunda mosaics, on which he has subsequently published many studies, and in 1981 he received the St Demetrius silver medallion from Panteleimon, the Metropolites of Thessaloniki. Table of Contents Introduction The Roman Rotunda The Conversion into a Church Overview of the Mosaic Decorations The Date of the Mosaics The Silver Vault The Martyr Zone The Medallion of Christ Supported by Flying Angels The Mosaic Technique Aesthetic Aspects of the Mosaics Timeline Select Bibliography Details ISBN618520911X Pages 64 Publisher Kapon Editions ISBN-10 618520911X ISBN-13 9786185209117 Format Paperback Media Book Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-02-01 Author Hjalmar Torp Language English DEWEY 738.5094954 Imprint Kapon Editions Place of Publication Athens Country of Publication Greece Illustrations 45 colour UK Release Date 2017-02-01 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:150981446;

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