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Greek and Roman mosaics / Umberto Pappalardo, Rosaria Ciardiello ; photography by Luciano Pedicini ; translated from the Italian by Ceil Friedman.

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Original language: Italian Publication details: New York, NY : Abbeville Press, 2012.Edition: First editionDescription: 320 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color map ; 34 cmISBN:
  • 9780789211255 :
  • 0789211254 :
Uniform titles:
  • Mosaici greci e romani. English
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • NA3770 .P3513 2012
Summary: "Greek and Roman Mosaics is a masterly overview of the rich and varied ancient art of mosaic. In the first part of this handsome volume, the styles and techniques of the ancient mosaicist's art are given a concise yet authoritative exposition. The second, and larger, part conducts the reader on a chronological tour of the most important centers of the art form's development. Featuring more than two hundred newly commissioned photographs, Greek and Roman Mosaics is the first survey of its subject to be illustrated in full color"-- Provided by publisher.Translation of: Pappalardo, Umberto, 1949-, Mosaici greci e romani, San Giovanni Lupatoto (Verona) : Arsenale, c2010.
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Item type Current library Home library Shelving location Call number Status Date due Barcode
Books Books American University in Dubai American University in Dubai Oversize Books NA 3770 .P3513 2012 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not For Loan 5083321

"Greek and Roman Mosaics is a masterly overview of the rich and varied ancient art of mosaic. In the first part of this handsome volume, the styles and techniques of the ancient mosaicist's art are given a concise yet authoritative exposition. The second, and larger, part conducts the reader on a chronological tour of the most important centers of the art form's development. Featuring more than two hundred newly commissioned photographs, Greek and Roman Mosaics is the first survey of its subject to be illustrated in full color"-- Provided by publisher.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-311) and indexes.

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