This groundbreaking volume explores the epochal transformations and unexpected continuities in the Byzantine Empire from the seventh to the ninth century. As the period opened, the Empire's southern provinces-the vibrant, diverse areas of North Africa and the eastern Mediterranean-were at the crossroads of trade routes reaching from Spain to China. These regions experienced historic upheavals when their Christian and Jewish communities encountered the emerging Islamic world, and by the ninth century, an unprecedented cross ...
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This groundbreaking volume explores the epochal transformations and unexpected continuities in the Byzantine Empire from the seventh to the ninth century. As the period opened, the Empire's southern provinces-the vibrant, diverse areas of North Africa and the eastern Mediterranean-were at the crossroads of trade routes reaching from Spain to China. These regions experienced historic upheavals when their Christian and Jewish communities encountered the emerging Islamic world, and by the ninth century, an unprecedented cross-fertilization of cultures had taken place. This extraordinary age is brought vividly to life by leading international scholars, their writings accompanied by sumptuous illustrations of the period's most notable arts and artifacts. Resplendent images of authority, religion, and trade-embodied in precious metals, brilliant textiles, fine ivories, elaborate mosaics, manuscripts, and icons, many of them never before published-highlight the dynamic dialogue between the rich array of Byzantine styles and the evolving Islamic aesthetic. With its masterful exploration of two centuries that would shape the emerging medieval world, Byzantium and Islam provides a revelatory interpretation of a period with profound ramifications for the modern era. Published by The Metropolitan Museum of Art / Distributed by Yale University Press Exhibition Schedule: The Metropolitan Museum of Art(03/12/12-07/08/12)
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Near fine. Illustrated with color photographs throughout. 332 pages. 4to, glossy pictorial wrappers. New York: Metropolitan Museum of Art, (2012). A bit faded at fore-edge, else fine.
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Used-Very Good. VG hardback in VG dust jacket. 1st edition, with colour illustrations. Published in conjunction with an exhibition at MoMA, A very nice bright, clean copy. This is a heavy book (about 2.5kg packed); additional postage may be required.
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New in new dust jacket. 352 p. Metropolitan Museum of Art Series. Audience: General/trade. Hardcover as new, inside publisher s shrink wrap. With 470 color illustrations. Shipped in bubble wrap with tracking. Oversized and heavy volume. four-level 1-C
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New. 0300179502. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--332 pages. --with a bonus offer--
