Mosaics of Hagia Sophia, Istanbul: The Fossati Restoration and the Work of the Byzantine Institute (Dumbarton Oaks Other Titles in Byzantine Studies)

The 6th century Hagia Sophia, the Great Church, was unearthed by the foundation's namesake Fossati brothers upon their 1847 restoration of the Aya Sofya mosque. Over 70 plates and photos (alas, none in color) detail the architecture, mosaics, and preservation through imaging. No index. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or. Natalia B. Teteriatnikov. Catalog Of An Exhibition Opening In Conjunction With A Symposium At Dumbarton Oaks On May 1, 1998. Includes Bibliographical References.