The Road to Byzantium offers a striking new perspective on the art of the Greek, Roman and Byzantine worlds. It focuses on the luxury arts, mostly objects made for wealthy patrons from precious materials such as gold, silver and ivory. Such works were commissioned to exalt their owners and to impress and delight others.
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Luxurious ancient arts revealing opulence and power.
Who is this book for?
If you're fascinated by the grandeur of ancient civilizations, this book beautifully showcases the exquisite luxury arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium. It reveals how the craftsmanship was more than just decoration—they were symbols of wealth, status, and artistic mastery, designed to awe and inspire. It's a captivating read that brings to life the splendor of antiquity's most sumptuous objects.
