Chora: The scroll of heaven.

Language: English

Published by Istanbul: Ertug & Kocabiyik (Borusan), 2000., Istanbul:, 2000

  • Hardcover
  • New
See all details

Seller: BOSPHORUS BOOKS, Istanbul, TurkeyBOSPHORUS BOOKS

4-star seller

AbeBooks seller since October 18, 2005

Hardcover

Condition: New

£ 1,354.18

£ 29.69 shipping 
Ships from Turkey to U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

MANGO, CYRIL (Text) - AHMET ERTUG (Photos) Chora: The scroll of heaven. Istanbul: Ertug & Kocabiyik (Borusan), 2000. 4to., 257 p., 107 color plts. In English. Original binding. In the original slipcase. New Oversize and very heavy volume. Please contact for postage cost. ISBN: CATALOG: Istanbul / Constantinople KEYWORDS: Chora Byzantium Architecture Istanbul - Constantinople History of art Icon Christianity The building that was originally the Monastery of the Holy Savior in Chora is regarded as one of the most sublime examples of Byzantine art because of its early 14th century mosaics and frescoes. The level of artistic achievement attained in the Chora frescoes parallels the Pre-Renaissance movement that began in Italy and heralds the advent of a new style in Byzantine art. Chora: The Scroll of Heaven takes the reader on a scholarly and artistic journey that delves all the details of this jewel-like structure. The book’s text was written by Cyril Mango, one of the most respected names today in the field of Byzantine art history, while its photographs were taken by Ahmet Ertug, an internationally recognized architect and photographer. The photographs appearing in the book were exhibited at the International Byzantine Congress held in Paris in 2002, where they received many accolades. The exhibition was repeated at the Japan Foundation in Tokyo during August 2003 and at the New York Art Institute in May 2004. 30 by 41 cms., hardbound covered with Japanese cloth, presented in a slipcase.…

Seller Inventory # 5130

Bibliographic details

Title
Chora: The scroll of heaven.
Author
MANGO, CYRIL (Text) - AHMET ERTUG (Photos)
Publisher
Istanbul: Ertug & Kocabiyik (Borusan), 2000., Istanbul:
Publication year
2000
Condition
New
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Seller catalogs
Istanbul / Constantinople

BOSPHORUS BOOKS

Istanbul, Turkey

4-star seller

AbeBooks seller since October 18, 2005

Shipping rates from Turkey to U.S.A.

Item15 to 25 business days15 to 25 business days
First item£ 29.69£ 29.69
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Store description

Welcome to Bosphorus Books! We provide a fast and efficient service in supplying books, serials and monographs published in Turkey to numerous university libraries, research centers and private individuals.

Specialty

Jewish studies, Balkan studies, Armenian studies, Turkish studies, Islamic studies, Byzantine studies, Ottoman studies, Istanbul - Constantinople, Old and rare engravings, photos, prints, maps and ephemera

Seller's business information

BOSPHORUS BOOKS