The Road to Byzantium

The Road to Byzantium Luxury Arts of Antiquity

Hardback (22 May 2006)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Published to accompany the exhibition at the Hermitage Rooms, Somerset House, this book highlights the Hermitage Museums extraordinary collection of classical Greek and Byzantine luxury arts objects that were made for wealthy patrons, from precious materials such as gold, silver and ivory.

About the Publisher

Fontanka

Fontanka publishes books on subjects ranging from neoclassical architecture to Soviet porcelain and contemporary art. We specialise in books and exhibition catalogues, in both English and Russian, that bring Russian culture to the west and vice versa.We work directly with cultural institutions and authors in Russia and the UK, from initial proposal to publication. We translate, edit, design, proofread, index and print in both languages, while liaising with contributors at all stages.

Book information

ISBN: 9780954309558
Publisher: Fontanka
Imprint: Fontanka
Pub date:
DEWEY: 709.0214
DEWEY edition: 22
Number of pages: 192
Weight: 1510g
Height: 295mm
Width: 250mm
Spine width: 22mm