The Tale of Cupid and Psyche Tapa dura - 2002

George Braziller, 2002-09. Hardcover. Good.

George Braziller Inc, 2002-09-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

New York: George Braziller, 2002. Hardcover. New/Sealed; may have rubbing to corners or edges from where publisher's plastic is worn.. orange boards. 225 pgs w/ bw & color illustrations. white & pictorial dustjacket. The passionate love story of a god and an exquisitely beautiful mortal woman, the myth of Cupid and Psyche has fascinated Western culture since the Middle Ages. First appearing as a long aside in Apuleius's The Golden Ass in the second century AD, this romance has inspired countless works of art in an astonishingly wide range of media. Gathered here is a selection of these numerous works, from monumental fresco cycles, to easel paintings and wedding chests, from miniatures, tapestries, and stained-glass windows, to marble and porcelain sculptures. Many are considered masterpieces of European art. The sheer number and beauty of the works this myth has inspired is a testament to the power and richness of the story. The lovers are often portrayed as children to suggest their eternal youth… Leer más

George Braziller Inc, 2002. Hardcover. Very Good. 12x9x0. Book is LIKE NEW. Very Clean. No writing or tears. Dust Jacket is price clipped and has very minor shelf wear.

New York: George Braziller. New. 2002. Hardcover. 0807615129 .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** – – *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened - First edition so stated. 256 pages. Book description: "...The passionate love story of a god and an exquisitely beautiful mortal woman, the myth of Cupid and Psyche has fascinated Western culture since the Middle Ages. First appearing as a long aside in Apuleius's The Golden Ass in the second century AD, this romance has inspired countless works of art in an astonishingly wide range of media. Gathered here is a selection of these numerous works, from monumental fresco cycles, to easel paintings and wedding chests, from miniatures, tapestries, and stained-glass windows, to marble and porcelain sculptures. Many are considered masterpieces of European art. The sheer number and beauty of the works this myth has inspired is a testament to… Leer más