Roman Church Mosaics Of The First Nine Centuries (1906)

By William Warner Bishop

Book Overview

Roman Church Mosaics Of The First Nine Centuries is a book that was written by William Warner Bishop and first published in 1906. The book is a comprehensive study of the mosaics that were used in the Roman Catholic Church during the first nine centuries of its existence. The author examines the history and development of these mosaics, as well as their religious significance and symbolism.Throughout the book, Bishop provides detailed descriptions of the various mosaics that were created during this time period, including their style, technique, and iconography. He also explores the cultural and historical context in which these mosaics were created, and how they were used to convey religious messages to the faithful.In addition to the text, the book features numerous illustrations and photographs of the mosaics that are discussed, providing readers with a visual understanding of these intricate and beautiful works of art. Roman Church Mosaics Of The First Nine Centuries is a valuable resource for art historians, religious scholars, and anyone interested in the history and culture of the Roman Catholic Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166912531
• ISBN13: 9781166912536
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"