Heaven On Earth: Art And The Church In Byzantium -

Pennsylvania State University Press, 1997. Paperback. Acceptable. Disclaimer:A readable copy. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Pages can include considerable notes-in pen or highlighter-but the notes cannot obscure the text. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

UsedAcceptable. The pages are sun faded and slightly yellowing The binding is split in the middle of the text but all pages are intact There are some creases on the spine There are some tears on the corners of the spine but doesn't effect biding Fast Shipping - Each order powers our free bookstore in Chicago and sending books to Africa!

Penn State University Press, 1997-09-15. Illustrated. paperback. Used: Good.

Penn State University Press, 1997. Paperback. FINE. Entirely clean and sharp.

This book is in like new condition. There are no markings in the book. Cover shows very, very minor signs of shelf/edge wear. 1997. Ships within 24 hours.

Universtity Park PA: Pennsylvania State University Press, 1998. 1st. Softcover. Very Good/None. Softcover, pictorial wrappers, 280 pages. This easily accessible volume, which grew out of a series of lectures presented at the Smithsonian Institution in 1991, aims to provide a coherent introduction to Byzantine culture with a focus on the interconnected realms of art and religion. The eight participants have revised their lectures into chapters on Byzantine history, theology, icons and icon theory, church architecture, monumental painting, silver church furnishings, illustrated liturgical books, and pilgrimage. In addition to presenting current research on this range of topics, the chapters each contribute original scholarship from authors who are recognized experts in their respective fields. The Introduction, by Linda Safran, deals with views and definitions of Byzantium over the course of its long history and considers why that civilization deserves our attention today. Illustrated in b&w and… Read More

Penn State University Press, 1997-09-15. Paperback. Good. Textbook, May Have Highlights, Notes and/or Underlining, BOOK ONLYNO ACCESS CODE, NO CD, Ships with Emailed Tracking

This easily accessible volume, which grew out of a series of lectures presented at the Smithsonian Institution in 1991, aims to provide a coherent introduction to Byzantine culture with a focus on the interconnected realms of art and religion. Contents: Constantinople and the Empire of New Rome / Joseph Alchermes -- "...That Man Might Become God" : Central Themes in Byzantine Theology / Eric D. Perl -- The Responding Icon / Anna Kartsonis -- The Holy Space : Architecture and the Liturgy / Robert Ousterhout -- The Cycle of Images in the Church / Henry Maguire -- Art in the Service of the Liturgy : Byzantine Silver Plate / Susan A. Boyd -- Illuminating the Liturgy : Illustrated Service Books in Byzantium / Nancy Patterson Ševčenko -- Byzantine Pilgrims' Art / Gary Vikan. 280 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 29 cm. Slight shelf wear to edges, previous owner's name and date on front free endpaper, spine faded, tight and square binding. Photographs available on request. All books dispatched… Read More

Penn State University Press, 1997-09-15. Illustrated. paperback. Used:Good.

Penn State University Press, 1997-12-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!