Vendeur : Bookies books, Boyanup, WA, Australie
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Book condition is very good. Hard cover. Heavy book appro 3.5kg. Dust jacket very good, not tear and some edge wear. The rear of the dust jacket has some scratches on the back. Book boards near fine and clean. Book block is clean, except for top has some marking. Text body clean & unmarked. Ex-owner inscribed note in big writing behind the first fly leaf page and continues on the next two page which is the title page. Text body clean & unmarked throughout the book. Spine intact. Some edge minimal wear on the edge bottom. Over-all great and neat copy of the book. See photos. Apocalypse: Visions from the Book of Revelation in Western Art by Frederick van der Meer is a visually stunning and scholarly exploration of how artists across centuries have interpreted the dramatic and symbolic imagery of the Book of Revelation. Here s what makes it remarkable:Rich Visual Archive: The book features over 80 color plates and 150 black-and-white reproductions, showcasing everything from Byzantine mosaics to Van Eyck s Ghent Altarpiece and Correggio s Baroque frescoes. Diverse Media: It covers miniatures, stained glass, tapestries, illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, woodcuts, altarpieces, frescoes, and mosaics each offering a unique lens on apocalyptic themes. Scholarly Insight: Van der Meer, an archaeologist, art historian, and theologian, provides deep commentary on how artists grappled with the metaphorical and often cryptic nature of Revelation s text.Complete Text Included: The book includes the full Book of Revelation, a glossary, and an index of apocalyptic artworks and artists, making it both a visual feast and a reference treasure. If you're drawn to the intersection of theology, symbolism, and visual storytelling, this book is a masterclass in how Western art has wrestled with the end of days. Over-all a great and neat copy. Extra charges for over-sea shipping. Book weight is 3.20kg. Australia to USA. Extra US$30.00=Aud$46.47. Total cost to ship is AUD$96.00 via Australia Post. Australia to U.K US35.00= AUD$54.00. Total cost to send is AUD$105.00 via Australia Post. This shipping cost covers the Shipping & Insurance of the total order. For more information pls contact via e-maill or call my mobile. N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-1753911273972
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Vendeur : Bernhard Kiewel Rare Books, Grünberg, Allemagne
239 Seiten. Mit zahlreichen Abbildungen. Gebunden mit Schutzumschlag. Sehr guter Zustand. Gewicht 3 kg. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 2819. N° de réf. du vendeur 200610
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Vendeur : MW Books, New York, NY, Etats-Unis
First Edition. Fine gilt-blocked cloth copy with an equally fine dust-wrapper, in a near fine slip-case. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 3-367, [1]p : ill(some col), facsims(some col), 1col map ; 24 cm. Notes; Ill. on lining papers. In slip case. Subjects; Bible. Revelation Illustrations. Revelation in art. Art, European. Apocalyptic art. Christian art and symbolism. 1 Kg. N° de réf. du vendeur 459584
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Vendeur : MW Books Ltd., Galway, Irlande
First Edition. Fine gilt-blocked cloth copy with an equally fine dust-wrapper, in a near fine slip-case. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 3-367, [1]p : ill(some col), facsims(some col), 1col map ; 24 cm. Notes; Ill. on lining papers. In slip case. Subjects; Bible. Revelation Illustrations. Revelation in art. Art, European. Apocalyptic art. Christian art and symbolism. 1 Kg. N° de réf. du vendeur 459584
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