East-West Artistic Transfer through Rome, Armenia and the Silk Road

ISBN-13: 9781032070230 / Miękka / 2023 / 224 str.

Christiane Esche-Ramshorn

Opis

This book examines the arts and artistic exchanges at the ‘Christian Oriental’ fringes of Europe, especially Armenia. It starts with the architecture, history and inhabitants of the lesser known pilgrim compounds at the Vatican in the Middle Ages and Renaissance.

Spis treści

Introduction. Geography of the Dogma and the Christian Orient 1. Compounds at Old St Peter's 2. Armenia between 'East' and 'West' 3. Historical Background 4. Colonies 5. Artistic Crossroads 6. A Chronology 7. International Styles Conclusion

O autorze

Christiane Esche-Ramshorn was Research Associate, Department of History of Art, University of Cambridge, UK, and is Life Member of Clare Hall.