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Master Builders of Byzantium
Robert Ousterhout
Master Builders of Byzantium
Robert Ousterhout
Explores the perspective of masons and master builders in Byzantine architecture in Constantinople. Examining written evidence, archaeology, and surviving buildings, reveals innovation in material selection, manufacturing processes, and construction techniques, highlighting intricate church interiors adorned with marble, mosaics, and frescoes.
320 pages, 209 illus.
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | February 1, 2008 |
ISBN13 | 9781934536032 |
Publishers | University of Pennsylvania Press |
Pages | 320 |
Dimensions | 217 × 141 × 15 mm · 992 g |
Language | English |