A Byzantine Masterpiece Recovered, the Thirteenth-century Murals of Lysi, Cyprus
Author | : Annemarie Weyl Carr |
Publisher | : Menil Collection |
Total Pages | : 157 |
Release | : 1991 |
ISBN-10 | : 0292781180 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780292781184 |
Rating | : 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Download or read book A Byzantine Masterpiece Recovered, the Thirteenth-century Murals of Lysi, Cyprus written by Annemarie Weyl Carr and published by Menil Collection. This book was released on 1991 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details the recovery and restoration of murals stolen from a small church in 1974 after the Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Morocco describes the innovative methods by which he repaired the paintings. Carr (art history and medieval studies, southern Methodist U.) presents the artistic and historical context of their creation. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR