{"product_id":"9781108505611","title":"Mosaics in the Medieval World: From Late Antiquity to the Fifteenth Century","description":"In this book, Liz James offers a comprehensive history of wall mosaics produced in the European and Islamic middle ages. Taking into account a wide range of issues, including style and iconography, technique and material, and function and patronage, she examines mosaics within their historical context. She asks why the mosaic was such a popular medium and considers how mosaics work as historical 'documents' that tell us about attitudes and beliefs in the medieval world. The book is divided into two part. Part I explores the technical aspects of mosaics, including glass production, labour and materials, and costs. In Part II, James provides a chronological history of mosaics, charting the low and high points of mosaic art up until its abrupt end in the late middle ages. Written in a clear and engaging style, her book will serve as an essential resource for scholars and students of medieval mosaics.","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47117553598704,"sku":"9781108505611","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781108505611_p0.jpg?v=1763691451","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781108505611","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}