Writing in Gold Tapa dura - 1985

Octopus Publishing Group. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Hamlyn, 1985. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1000grams, ISBN:0540010855

London: George Philip, 1985. 1st. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Hardcover in a bright dust jacket. 270 pages, illustrated in b&w. Writing in Gold is a bold and challenging statement about the importance of the visual arts in a largely illiterate society. Exploring the height of Byzantine society from the 6th to the 12th centuries through a survey of the period's surviving paintings, mosaics, and metalware, the book shows how these art objects molded attitudes and beliefs in the medieval world. The examples chosen cover the full range of Byzantine society from the sophisticated urban environment of Constantinople, where emperors used art to maintain loyalty and support for the system, to the life of a small community on Cyprus, where a recluse used art to glorify himself to his disciples. Written in a lively style, and drawing on new and original material throughout, Writing in Gold illuminates an intriguing period in art history. Small name on front fly leaf, otherwise clean. Record # 384486

Hamlyn, 1985-06-26. hardcover. Good/Unclipped. 10x7x1. Used: Good/Unclipped; Sloped spine. Wear present.Discolouration present.Fold creasing present.Foxing.Scruff marks and small marks present on the front cover and back cover.Scruff mark present at the sides of pages.Small mark present on a few pages. Slight tearing present.Scruff mark present on a few of the pages.

George Philip, 1985. 270 pages. Hard cover 25 x 19.5cms. ISBN: 0540010855, 978054001051.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.