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The Rotunda in Thessaloniki and its Mosaics

Bente Kiilerich author Hjalmar Torp author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Kapon Editions

Published:1st Feb '17

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The Rotunda in Thessaloniki and its Mosaics cover

The mosaics in the Rotunda in Thessaloniki are the most significant decorations that remain from the early Byzantine period. Th is richly illustrated book invites the reader to enter the building and experience the splendid golden and silver mosaics that cover the cupola and vaults.
It includes a timeline and a list of recent publications. Colour photographs, many specially taken for this publication, document the spectacular qualities of these magnificent mosaics.
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 programme, 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.

ISBN: 9786185209117

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 285g

64 pages