Byzantine Art and Archaeology

Dalton, O.M. Byzantine Art and Archaeology. New York: Dover Publications, Inc. , (1961). New Edition. 8vo. xix, 727,3pp. Blue cloth with gold lettering on spine in original dust jacket. Tail of spine bumped and rubbed. Minor staining to boards. Some creasing, staining and discoloration to dj. Small closed tear on top edge of dj. Name and address of previous owner to inside of front board. Frontispiece. Minor age yellowing to outer edges of pages. “This book is indispensable for an understanding of the development of Christian symbolism and ritual from its earliest days to the Renaissance. The art student and scholar cannot afford to be unacquainted with this basic work on the pervasive and profound influence of Byzantine art for well over a millennium in Europe, North Africa and Western Asia. Illustrated with in-text b/w plates. Overall good condition. g. Hardcover. (15297) $75