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Eastern Medieval Architecture: The Building Traditions Of Byzantium And Neighboring Lands (Onassis Series In Hellenic Culture)
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Aside From Hagia Sophia, The Monuments Of The Byzantine East Are Poorly Understood Today. This Is In Sharp Contrast To The Wellknown Architectural Marvels Of Western Europes Middle Ages. In This Landmark Survey, Distinguished Art Historian Robert Ousterhout Introduces Readers To The Rich And Diverse Architectural Traditions Of The Medieval Eastern Mediterranean.The Focus Of The Book Is The Byzantine (Or East Roman) Empire (3241453 Ce), With Its Capital In Constantinople, Although The Framework Expands Chronologically To Include The Foundations Of Christian Architecture In Late Antiquity And The Legacy Of Byzantine Culture After The Fall Of Constantinople In 1453. Geographically Broad As Well, This Study Includes Architectural Developments In Areas Of Italy, The Caucasus, The Near East, The Balkans, And Russia, As Well As Related Developments In Early Islamic Architecture. Alternating Chapters That Address Chronological Or Regionallybased Developments With Thematic Studies That Focus On The Larger Cultural Concerns, The Book Presents The Architectural Developments In A Way That Makes Them Accessible, Interesting, And Intellectually Stimulating. In Doing So, It Also Explains Why Medieval Architecture In The East Followed Such A Different Trajectory From That Of The West.Lavishly Illustrated With Hundreds Of Color Photographs, Maps, And Line Drawings, Eastern Medieval Architecture Will Establish Byzantine Traditions To Be As Significant And Admirable As Those More Familiar Examples In Western Europe, And Serve As An Invaluable Resource For Anyone Interested In Architectural History, Byzantium, And The Middle Ages.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Eastern Medieval Architecture'? A: The main focus of 'Eastern Medieval Architecture' is the architectural traditions of the Byzantine Empire and neighboring regions from 324 to 1453 CE, along with the foundations of Christian architecture in Late Antiquity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Eastern Medieval Architecture' is Robert G. Ousterhout, a distinguished art historian.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 816 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover, offering durability and a professional appearance.
- Q: When was 'Eastern Medieval Architecture' published? A: The book was published on September 23, 2019.
- Q: What unique features does this book offer? A: The book is lavishly illustrated with hundreds of color photographs, maps, and line drawings, making the content visually engaging.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in architectural history? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible and intellectually stimulating, making it suitable for both beginners and those familiar with architectural history.
- Q: Does this book cover Islamic architecture? A: Yes, 'Eastern Medieval Architecture' includes discussions on early Islamic architecture as it relates to Byzantine developments.
- Q: What regions are explored in this book? A: The book explores architectural developments in areas including Italy, the Caucasus, the Near East, the Balkans, and Russia.
- Q: What makes Byzantine architecture significant according to this book? A: The book establishes Byzantine architectural traditions as significant and admirable, highlighting their unique trajectory compared to Western architecture.