Author: PAJARES-AYUELA, PALOMA
Title: Cosmatesque ornament : flat polychrome geometric patterns in architecture / Paloma Pajares Ayuela ; translation by Maria Fleming Alvarez
Description: New York : Norton 2001. First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 320 pages; 'Paloma Pajares-Ayuela's richly illustrated study of the late medieval type of architectural ornament known as 'Cosmatesque' is a welcome addition to the literature on this subject.' --'Nexus Network Journal.' This unique study of the distinctive colorful geometric mosaics created in hundreds of late medieval buildings in Rome and environs (and such far-flung locations as Westminster Abbey) by a group of artisans called the Cosmati is a treasure trove of information and pattern for art and architectural historians and designers in every medium. Physical description: 320 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. Subjects: Church decoration and ornament -- Italy -- Rome. Mosaics. Medieval. Decoration and ornament. Medieval. Architecture. Medieval -- Europe. Architecture. Medieval -- Italy -- Rome.Weight in Kg appr.:

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