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Mosaics as History

- The Near East from Late Antiquity to Islam

About Mosaics as History

In the past century, exploration and serendipity have uncovered mosaic after mosaic in the Near East-maps, historical images and religious scenes constituting a treasure of new testimony from antiquity. In them, Bowersock finds historical evidence, illustrations of literary and mythological tradition, religious icons, and monuments to civic pride.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780674022928
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 160
  • Published:
  • November 14, 2006
  • Dimensions:
  • 211x162x17 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 394 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of Mosaics as History

In the past century, exploration and serendipity have uncovered mosaic after mosaic in the Near East-maps, historical images and religious scenes constituting a treasure of new testimony from antiquity. In them, Bowersock finds historical evidence, illustrations of literary and mythological tradition, religious icons, and monuments to civic pride.

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