Master builders of byzantium
Auteur :
Ousterhout, Robert
Éditeur :
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology
ISBN :
9781934536032
Date de publication :
1 févr. 2008
Dimensions :
25,4 x 17,8 x 1,5 cm
Poids :
666 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Explores the perspective of masons and master builders in Byzantine architecture in Constantinople. Examining written evidence, archaeology, and surviving buildings, reveals innovation in material selection, manufacturing processes, and construction techniques, highlighting intricate church interiors adorned with marble, mosaics, and frescoes.