- 654 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
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About this book
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.
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Art GeneralTable of contents
- Cover
- Half-title page
- Title page
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- List of Maps
- List of Tables
- Acknowledgements
- A Note on Names
- List of Abbreviations
- Introduction: Mosaics Matter
- Part I Making Wall Mosaics
- Part II Mosaics by Century
- Appendix of Sites
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Subject Index
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