Mosaics of the Greek and Roman World
Editorial Reviews
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'This book is a masterpiece of visual, historical, technical and social analysis.' Peter Jones, The Sunday Telegraph
' ... this is an exceptionally thorough analysis that will surely establish itself as the starting point for the study of mosaics for scholar and general reader alike.' The Art Newspaper
'There has been a need for a reliable, up-to-date general book on ancient mosaics ... The lack of proper synthesis has prevented mosaics from receiving the attention they deserve and it is to be hoped that this excellent book will succeed in making a neglected art form more accessible to a wider audience, whether of academics, students, or general readers.' Journal of Roman Studies
Book Description
Mosaics reached their fullest development under the Romans who used them to decorate the floors of their houses and public buildings. This book gives a comprehensive and fully illustrated history of mosaics in the Greek and Roman world, and studies their development over a thousand years throughout the Roman Empire. Chapters are devoted to technique, to the role of mosaics in architecture, and to their social implications and the role of patrons. This book is the only complete study in depth of this rich material.
Mosaics of the Greek and Roman World
Mosaics of the Greek and Roman World,Katherine M. D. Dunbabin,Cambridge University Press,0521002303,Architecture,Art,General,History - General,Mosaics, Ancient,Pottery & Ceramics,Ancient Greece,Ancient Rome,Art / General,BCE to c 500 CE,Europe,History of art: BCE to c 500 CE, ancient & classical world,Mosaics
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