Mediterraneum: Splendour Of The Medieval Mediterranean, 13th-15th Centuries
Barcelona, Catalunya: IEMed (European Institute of the Mediterranean), 2004. Hardcover. Black boards with glossy black lettering. 611 pp. Hundreds of color plates and illustrations. VG. Very minor wear to covers, such as small scuffs of discoloration on cloth. Subtle shelf wear marks on bottom of page edgings. Ex-library with sticker on back cover, stamp on fep, stamp and blind stamp on title page, pencil writing in gutter of copyright page. Missing dust jacket. Clean and bright contents with tight binding. Item #165149
ISBN: 9788497850872
A beautiful catalogue with vibrant illustrations on glossy pages. This compilation of articles was written for the exhibition of the same name at the History Museum of Catalunya (art and power) and the Maritime Museum of Barcelona (sailing and trade) from May 19-September 27, 2004. With nearly 40 authors, this heavy volume discusses art along the Mediterranean over different genres between the 13th-15th centuries, including chapters on the Gothic Mediterranean; Islamic Art 1300-1500, the Catalan Expansion, Rulers' Palaces, and Religious Polemics and Apologetics between Jews, Christians, and Muslims, among many other topics. This is an excellent catalogue for any art or history lover specializing in these eventful centuries.
OCLC: 803639746
Price: $450.00