The art of the Eastern Roman Empire and of its capital; Byzantium (Constantinople); found expression throughout the ancient world; particularly in Italian architecture. This superb archive of Byzantine ornament contains a wealth of decorative architectural elements derived from sixth- and seventh-century Italian buildings in Ravenna and in the Venetian church of St. Marks.Depicted in more than 250 delicate line drawings are splendid perforated marble panels; intricately fashioned stone grilles and cornices; lavish candle brackets; elaborate stone mosaics for floors and ceilings; bronze window guards; as well as an abundance of decorative wreaths; rosettes; mouldings; and medallions.A multipurpose reference for students; artists; and designers; this archive of sumptuous; royalty-free designs will also serve as a rich source of inspiration for anyone working in the fine or applied arts.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Pleasantly Informative ReadBy dannyThe book is great! it is formatted as a collection of three stories with a concise analysis and explaination of how facets of Edo period life can be applied to improving modern life and fighting climate change. The stories make the majority of the book and are fairly easy to read. I appreciate the diagrams and illustrations provided in the book; for they improve the readability of the book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great book.By Jason Michael GoffI give this book five stars because of the way he explains the living conditions of Edo Japan in story like format brings the reader into the world of Japanese culture during this period of time. I thought it was great how he explains everything in such detail that you can imagine the places he takes you to. I liked how he summed up at the end and explained the ways we can use the knowledge in the book in the environment that each of us now live.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Heartwarming time travel to pre-modern JapanBy FrereA deep dive into the architecture; agriculture; sociology and soul of rural urban Japan in the 18th century; just before the irruption of the "modern" times. Spiritually and technically inspiring for rethinking modern homes and life styles. An excellent surprise; congratulations to the author for this careful and thorough work.