Seeking transparency: rock crystals across the medieval Mediterranean
"This collection of essays reveals the global and cross-cultural histories of rock-crystal production in and even beyond the lands of the Mediterranean Sea. It investigates many objects and varied aspects of rock crystal such as: the physical nature and legendary as well as actual origins of th...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin
Gebr. Mann Verlag
[2020]
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| In: | Year: 2020 |
| Reviews: | [Rezension von: Cynthia Hahn und Avinoam Shalem (eds.), Seeking transparency, rock crystals across the medieval Mediterranean] (2021) (Dolezalek, Isabelle)
[Rezension von: Seeking transparency : rock crystals across the medieval Mediterranean] (2022) (Heine, Peter) |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Glyptics
/ Mountain crystal
/ History 500-1500
B Mountain crystal / Glyptics / Arts and crafts / History 500-1500 |
| Further subjects: | B
Quartz art objects
B Collection of essays B Quartz (Mediterranean Region) B Quartz art objects (Mediterranean Region) B Mediterranean Region B Quartz B Quartz - Mediterranean Region B Quartz art objects - Mediterranean Region |
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| Summary: | "This collection of essays reveals the global and cross-cultural histories of rock-crystal production in and even beyond the lands of the Mediterranean Sea. It investigates many objects and varied aspects of rock crystal such as: the physical nature and legendary as well as actual origins of the material; its manufacturing techniques and affiliations to other luxurious objects, such as cut glass and carved precious stones; legends and traditions associated with its aesthetic qualities; as well as issues concerning its varied functions and historiography."-- |
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| Item Description: | Bibliografie: Seite 291-319 |
| Physical Description: | 334 Seiten, Illustrationen, 27 cm |
| ISBN: | 378612843X |