The Mosaics Of Jordan
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| Author | : Michele Piccirillo |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 398 |
| Release | : 1993 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : |
This volume details Jordan's rich heritage in Roman, Byzantine, and Umayyad mosaics, bringing together material which was previously scattered in innumerable journals and reports and includes a number of previously unpublished mosaics. Of its 383 pages, 303 are in full color, and there are 824 illustrations, including aerial views of many of the sites and plans of most of the structures which have mosaics. 383 pp, illus.
| Author | : Suzanne Richard |
| Publisher | : Eisenbrauns |
| Total Pages | : 506 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 1575060833 |
Annotation Filling a gap in classroom texts, more than 60 essays by major scholars in the field have been gathered to create the most up-to-date and complete book available on Levantine and Near Eastern archaeology. The book is divided into two sections: "Theory, Method, and Context," and "Cultural Phases and Topics," which together provide both methodological and areal coverage of the subject. The text is complemented by many line drawings and photographs. Includes a foreword by W.G. Dever.
| Author | : G. W. Bowersock |
| Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
| Total Pages | : 184 |
| Release | : 2006-11-15 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 9780674022928 |
In the past century, exploration and serendipity have uncovered mosaic after mosaic in the Near East—maps, historical images and religious scenes constituting a treasure of new testimony from antiquity. In them, Bowersock finds historical evidence, illustrations of literary and mythological tradition, religious icons, and monuments to civic pride.
| Author | : Katherine M. D. Dunbabin |
| Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
| Total Pages | : 412 |
| Release | : 1999 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 9780521002301 |
This book provides a comprehensive account of mosaics in the ancient world from the early pebble mosaics of Greece to the pavements of Christian churches in the East. Separate chapters in Part I cover the principal regions of the Roman Empire in turn, in order to bring out the distinctive characteristics of their mosaic workshops. Questions of technique and production, of the role of mosaics in architecture, and of their social functions and implications are treated in Part II. The book discusses both well-known works and recent finds, and balances consideration of exceptional masterpieces against standard workshop production. Two main lines of approach are followed throughout: first, the role of mosaics as a significant art form, which over an unbroken span illuminates the evolution of pictorial style better than any comparable surviving medium; and secondly, their character as works of artisan production closely linked to their architectural context.
| Author | : Rina Talgam |
| Publisher | : Penn State University Press |
| Total Pages | : 608 |
| Release | : 2014 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : |
An analytical history of the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Umayyad, and Early Abbasidmosaics in the Holy Land from the second century B.C.E to eighth century C.E.
| Author | : Ḥamdān Ṭāhā |
| Publisher | : Oriental Institute Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2015 |
| Genre | : Islamic mosaics |
| ISBN | : 9781614910046 |
This is a presentation of beautiful colored mosaics. They originate from buildings in the oasis of Jericho and all date from the first half of the eighth century, during the time of Umayyad caliphate of the early Islamic period. Many visitors have had the privilege of seeing the mosaics revealed, but no one has experienced the impact of all these pavements since they were first excavated in the 1930s and 1940s. A few have been published, but the presentation in Hamilton and Grabar (Khirbat al Mafjar: An Arabian Mansion in the Jordan Valley, 1959) is only very fine aquarelle paintings from the originals. In 2010 the Department of Antiquities and Cultural Heritage uncovered, cleaned, and assessed the state of conservation of these mosaics. A series of high-quality digital photographs was prepared by a team from the Department, composed of M. Diab, N. Khatib, Said Ghazal, Rafaat Sharaia, and I. Hamdan, under the direction of ?. Taha, from which the present selection is offered for study and appreciation of this triumph in early Islamic art. These images speak for themselves.
| Author | : Roger Ling |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 156 |
| Release | : 1998 |
| Genre | : Design |
| ISBN | : |
This text traces the history of mosaics, examining its chronological evolution from Hellenistic to Early Christian times and its regional variations. Topics discussed include mosaic technique and workshop organization and the relationship of mosaic to other forms of interior design.
| Author | : Matthew Teller |
| Publisher | : Rough Guides |
| Total Pages | : 524 |
| Release | : 2002 |
| Genre | : Travel |
| ISBN | : 9781858287409 |
THE ROUGH GUIDE TO JORDAN is the essential handbook to the Middle East's most alluring destination. Features include: Full-colour section introducing Jordan's highlights. Detailed accounts of all the sights and attractions, including the ancient city of Petra, the Red Sea resort of Aqaba and the desert cliffs of Wadi Rum. Up-to-the-minute reviews of the best places to eat, drink and stay - in all price ranges. Practical guidance on experiencing the unspoilt natural environment, from diving in the Red Sea to trekking and wildlife spotting, plus informed background on history, religion, art, politics and nature. Maps and plans for every region.
| Author | : Lawrence E. Stager |
| Publisher | : BRILL |
| Total Pages | : 545 |
| Release | : 2018-07-17 |
| Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
| ISBN | : 9004369805 |
James A. Sauer was for many years the Director of the American Center of Oriental Research in Amman, Jordan, leading it to the preeminent place it now occupies as a research institution dedicated to the archaeology and history of Transjordan. This volume honors him, with more than 50 contributions from colleagues and friends. With this volume, the Harvard Semitic Museum inaugurates a new series entitled "Studies in the Archaeology and History of the Levant."
| Author | : Zbigniew T. Fiema |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 472 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : |
Excavation of the Petra Church site was more than just an excavation, it was a complete project that included the excavation, publication, conservation, and presentation of the site. This beautiful book, published in 2001, was a milestone of the work of ACOR in the Petra Park that continues until today. This hardcover volume offers a wealth of detail and scholarship about not only the excavations but also the historical environment of the communities living in the Petra area. The contents of the book touch on the ecclesiastical history of Petra and of this specific church, the architecture, marble furnishings and mosaics of the church, and great details concerning the myriad of finds unearthed in the excavations, such as storage jars, lamps, coins and figurines. Excavations began in 1991, soon revealing important mosaics in the two aisles of the Petra Church. In order to preserve the mosaics after excavation, a competition was held to solicit architectural designs for a permanent shelter over the archaeological site. After much discussion and debate, a shelter designed by American architect Rob Shutler was chosen and funding for its construction was secured from USAID. The shelter was completed in 1997.
