Mosaics in the Medieval World: From Late Antiquity to the Fifteenth Century

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.

• | Author: Liz James
• | Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• | Publication Date: Oct 05, 2017
• | Number of Pages: 650 pages
• | Language: English
• | Binding: Hardcover/Art
• | ISBN-10: 1107011981
• | ISBN-13: 9781107011984