The glory of Byzantium : art and culture of the Middle Byzantine era : A.D. 843-1261

Covering the art of the Middle Byzantine period (843-1261 AD), this book demonstrates its wide diversity and influence through 17 scholarly essays. These are accompanied by descriptions and colour reproductions of over 400 objects, as well as pictures of architectural sites all over Eastern Europe. Conceived as the sequel to the landmark exhibition 'Age of Spirituality, ' this book explores four interrelated themes: the religious and secular culture of the Second Golden Age of the Byzantine Empire; the empire's interaction with its Christian neighbors and rivals; its relations with the Islamic East; and its contact with the Latin West. Catalogue of exhibit held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York from Mar. 11-July 6, 1997. Includes bibliographical references (p. 522-559) and index