Author: Natalia TeteriatnikovPublisher: Dumbarton Oaks Research Library & Collection
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Mosaics of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
Author: Natalia TeteriatnikovPublisher: Dumbarton Oaks Research Library & Collection
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Mosaics in the Medieval World
Author: Liz JamesPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1108508596
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 1748
Book Description
In this book, Liz James offers a comprehensive history of wall mosaics produced in the European and Islamic middle ages. Taking into account a wide range of issues, including style and iconography, technique and material, and function and patronage, she examines mosaics within their historical context. She asks why the mosaic was such a popular medium and considers how mosaics work as historical 'documents' that tell us about attitudes and beliefs in the medieval world. The book is divided into two part. Part I explores the technical aspects of mosaics, including glass production, labour and materials, and costs. In Part II, James provides a chronological history of mosaics, charting the low and high points of mosaic art up until its abrupt end in the late middle ages. Written in a clear and engaging style, her book will serve as an essential resource for scholars and students of medieval mosaics.
Mosaics of Hagia Sophia at Istanbul
Author: Byzantine Institute of AmericaPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mosaics
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Mosaics of Hagia Sophia at Istanbul
Author: Thomas WhittemoreMaterials for the Study of the Mosaics of St. Sophia at Istanbul
Author: Cyril A. MangoHagia Sophia, 1850-1950
Author: Robert S. NelsonPublisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 9780226571713
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Hagia Sophia, the Church of Holy Wisdom, sits majestically atop the plateau that commands the straits separating Europe and Asia. Located near the acropolis of the ancient city of Byzantium, this unparalleled structure has enjoyed an extensive and colorful history, as it has successively been transformed into a cathedral, mosque, monument, and museum. In Hagia Sophia, 1850-1950, Robert S. Nelson explores its many lives. Built from 532 to 537 as the Cathedral of Constantinople, Hagia Sophia was little studied and seldom recognized as a great monument of world art until the nineteenth century, and Nelson examines the causes and consequences of the building's newly elevated status during that time. He chronicles the grand dome's modern history through a vibrant cast of characters—emperors, sultans, critics, poets, archaeologists, architects, philanthropists, and religious congregations—some of whom spent years studying it, others never visiting the building. But as Nelson shows, they all had a hand in the recreation of Hagia Sophia as a modern architectural icon. By many means and for its own purposes, the West has conceptually transformed Hagia Sophia into the international symbol that it is today. While other books have covered the architectural history of the structure, this is the first study to address its status as a modern monument. With his narrative of the building's rebirth, Nelson captures its importance for the diverse communities that shape and find meaning in Hagia Sophia. His book will resonate with cultural, architectural, and art historians as well as with those seeking to acquaint themselves with the modern life of an inspired and inspiring building.
Mosaics in Istanbul
Author: Fatih CimokPublisher: Milet Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 184
Book Description
A fully illustrated guide to the outstanding, historical mosaics of Istanbul. It features 123 color pictures, showing 68 mural or floor mosaics from famous historical buildings and sites, including the Great Palace, Hagia Sophia and the Istanbul Archeological Museum, along with descriptive text.
The Mosaics of St. Sophia at Istanbul
Author: Robin CormackPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mosaics
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Justinianic Mosaics of Hagia Sophia and Their Aftermath
Author: Natalia TeteriatnikovPublisher: Dumbarton Oaks Studies
ISBN: 9780884024231
Category : Mosaics, Byzantine
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The architectural jewel of Constantinople is the church of Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom), constructed 532-537 CE. Although the edifice built by Justinian remains almost intact, only some of its original mosaics survive. In the first comprehensive study, Natalia Teteriatnikov describes the original mosaic program of the church and its restorations after the earthquake of 558. Drawing from decades of her personal research and scholarship on St. Sophia, the author analyzes the material and decorative components of the Justinianic mosaics that survive. She considers the architectural and theological aesthetics, as well as the social conditions that led to the production of a distinctive, aniconic mosaic program. Lavishly illustrated, the book includes a catalog of the nineteenth-century watercolors created by Gaspare Fossati--the only surviving evidence for reconstructing mosaics that are no longer extant.
Author: Paul A. Underwood