San Marco, Byzantium, and the Myths of Venice |
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| Editor:
| Maguire, Henry
Nelson, Robert S. |
| Series title: | Dumbarton Oaks Byzantine Symposia and Colloquia Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-88402-360-9 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2010 |
| Publisher: | Dumbarton Oaks
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $60.00 |
Book Description:
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This book assesses the significance of the embellishment of the church of San Marco of Venice and its immediate surroundings. The authors address the diverse styles, sources, meanings, and significance of this art, offering new insights into the inspiration, purposes, and mutability of San Marco and the myths that inspired and motivated Venetians.
This book assesses the significance of the embellishment of the church of San Marco of Venice and its immediate surroundings. The authors address the diverse styles, sources, meanings, and significance of this art, offering new insights into the inspiration, purposes, and mutability of San Marco and the myths that inspired and motivated Venetians.