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Divine Light
The Art of Mosaic in Rome, 300 - 1300 AD
- Hirmer
- by Wendy A. Stein
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| Publisher | Hirmer |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9783777442594 |
| Author(s) | by Wendy A. Stein |
| Publication date | August 2024 |
| Edition | Hardback |
| Dimensions | 280 x 240 mm |
| Illustrations | 120 col.ill. |
| Pages | 160 |
| Language(s) | English ed. |
Description
Dazzling mosaic pictures made of glittering shards of light-reflecting colored glass embellish Rome’s oldest churches and tell an enduring story of beauty, faith, and artistry across a thousand years. Divine Light: The Art of Mosaic in Rome brings these little-known masterpieces to life while exploring their meaning, historical context and spiritual power.
Twelve ensembles of mosaic preserved in nine churches are presented in brilliant color photographs and lavish details. They reveal their glory as their imagery is decoded –telling of an ideal Rome whose power derived from both its imperial past and its Christian legacy and reflecting changing political realities and theological debates. Together the mosaics embody the interpretation of light as an expression of the divine.
A perfect travel companion with a detailed map to easily locate the churches.
Divine Light