Arts of Cappadocia

Giovannini, Luciano (edited by)

Edité par Nagel, Geneve, Switzerland, 1971

A propos de cet article

Geneva: Nagel, 1971. 1st edition, F/G. Book has very little wear. DJ has wear, tears & chipping to spine ends, wear to corners, tape repaired closed tears on both panels, two closed tears on rear panel, wear to lower edge of front panel. Illustrated with 112 photos (mostly color), 112 figures (architectural cross-sections, floor plans, line drawings) and 28 maps, illustrated end-papers. Inventory of archaeological and artistic monuments fro the prehistoric and Hittite, Roman, Christian and Moslem eras, plans of nine geographic areas, seven page comparative chronology, bibliography, glossary and index. Located 90 miles SE of Ankara, this region "of strange volcanic canyons has, since prehistoric times, been the home of an astonishing number of civilizations (from the Urarteans, Hittites, Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman cultures). They have left behind treasure hoses of churches, monasteries, dwellings, carved from the living rock, one civilization upon another." Twelve scholars have contributed essays on various aspects of physical and cultural dimensions. As complete a history of this area as you are ever likely to find, with all the beautiful illustrations to accompany the text. Double-column text. Large size, 232 pp BP.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Arts of Cappadocia
• Éditeur: Nagel, Geneve, Switzerland
• Date de parution: 1971
• Reliure: Hardcover
• Édition: 1st Edition
• État de l'article: Fine
• État de la jaquette: Good