Tunisian Mosaics

Author : Aïcha Ben Abed Ben Khader
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780892368570
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.78/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tunisian Mosaics written by Aïcha Ben Abed Ben Khader and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the Roman Empire expanded its African settlements in the early centuries of the common era, thousands of mosaic floor pavements were fashioned to adorn the townhouses and rural estates of the African upper classes. Between the second and sixth centuries, mosaic art blossomed, particularly in Africa Proconsularis, the region comprising modern Tunisia. In contrast to the official art of imperial Rome, mosaics generally expressed the worldviews of private citizens. These artworks are remarkable for the intricate beauty of their polychromatic geometric and floral designs, as well as for figural scenes depicting the interests and activities of the patrons who commissioned them--scenes of daily life, athletic contests, gladiator spectacles, and classical literature and mythology. Abundantly illustrated throughout, Tunisian Mosaics: Treasures from Roman Africa offers the general reader a lively introduction to this extraordinary ancient art. Initial chapters survey the historical background of Roman Africa and discuss the development of mosaic art in the Mediterranean. Subsequent chapters profile Tunisia's major mosaic sites and tour the collections of important museums. A final chapter surveys current initiatives to preserve this heritage for future generations.

Author : Michèle Blanchard-Lemée
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mosaics of Roman Africa written by Michèle Blanchard-Lemée and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the finest examples of Roman mosaics survive in Tunisa. The mosaics bring to life the rich dwellings, introducing a civilization which flourished between the first and fifth century AD. Illustrated with specially commissioned photographs, this book captures the beauty of these floors.

Author : Smithsonian Institution. Traveling Exhibition Service
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tunisian Mosaics written by Smithsonian Institution. Traveling Exhibition Service and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Giovanna Magi
Publisher : Casa Editrice Bonechi
ISBN 13 : 9788847621770
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Art and History written by Giovanna Magi and published by Casa Editrice Bonechi. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mohamed Yacoub
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789973954152
Total Pages : 423 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Splendours of Tunisian Mosaics written by Mohamed Yacoub and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 423 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : DK Eyewitness
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465450904
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book DK Eyewitness Tunisia written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-06-21 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Tunisia is your in-depth guide to the very best of this country in North Africa. Whether you want to lounge on its picture-perfect beaches, visit the ruins in Carthage and other treasures the ancient Romans left behind, or cross the vast Sahara on camelback as the sun sets, Tunisia proves to be a beguiling country steeped in a strong culture and history that truly has a little bit of everything to offer. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Tunisia: + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Tunisia truly shows you this country as no one else can. About DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: For more than two decades, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides have helped travelers experience the world through the history, art, architecture, and culture of their destinations. Expert travel writers and researchers provide independent editorial advice, recommendations, and reviews. With guidebooks to hundreds of places around the globe available in print and digital formats, DK Eyewitness Travel Guides show travelers how they can discover more. DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: the most maps, photography, and illustrations of any guide. Awards: Wanderlust Travel Awards 2009-2015 Reviews: "Known... for its four-color maps, photos and illustrations, the [DK] Eyewitness Guides are extremely user-friendly for travelers who want their information delivered in a concise, visual way." - Chicago Tribune "The best option... Color photos, maps, and diagrams bring the place to life." - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Author : Roslind Varghese Brown
Publisher : Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 1502632357
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tunisia written by Roslind Varghese Brown and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2017-12-15 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A popular destination for European and American tourists, Tunisia is known for its bazaar-style markets, appreciation of outdoor sports, and healing thermal spas. This book provides an overview of the long history of Tunisia, as well as a snapshot of the people and culture today.

Author : Jeanne Marie Teutonico
Publisher : Getty Publications
ISBN 13 : 1606065335
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Conservation and Presentation of Mosaics: At What Cost? written by Jeanne Marie Teutonico and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 2017-09-01 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years, funding for the conservation of cultural heritage has become increasingly difficult to obtain, and this trend shows no sign of changing significantly in the foreseeable future. The twelfth triennial meeting of the International Committee for the Conservation of Mosaics, held in Sardinia in October 2014, focused on the theme of cost, broadly considered, relating specifically to the preservation and presentation of the world’s mosaic heritage. This handsome, abundantly illustrated volume provides a comprehensive record of the conference. The volume’s sixty-seven papers and posters, comprising contributions from more than one hundred leading experts in the field, reflect the conference’s principal themes: cost, methods of survey and documentation, conservation and management, education and training, backing materials and techniques, presentation and display, and case studies. Papers are presented either in English, French, or Italian; there are abstracts in English and either French or Italian for all entries. The volume will be of interest to conservators, site managers, and others responsible for conserving the mosaic heritage, especially in these challenging times.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1412 pages
Book Rating : 4.5L/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1973 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 1412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Appropriations Committee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1418 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 1973, Hearings Before ... 92-2 written by United States. Congress. Senate. Appropriations Committee and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 1418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: