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Mosaics in the Medieval World
Liz James
其他書名
From Late Antiquity to the Fifteenth Century. Volume two
出版Cambridge University Press, 2017
ISBN11085056199781108505611
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=BoxjzgEACAAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
註釋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.