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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Sprache: | eng |
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Berlin
Gebr. Mann Verlag
2020
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Zusammenfassung: | "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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Beschreibung: | Bibliografie: Seite 291-319 |
Beschreibung: | 334 Seiten Illustrationen 27 cm |
ISBN: | 9783786128434 978-3-7861-2843-4 |