Among the most spectacular artifacts from a long-fallen empire, mosaics decorated churches, public spaces, and the homes of the ruling class. Steeped in religious imagery, this glorious collection spotlights over 60 priceless examples of ancient tile art featuring images of Christ, apostles such as Bartholomew, Peter, and Paul, and numerous biblical scenes. Original Dover selection from Die Römischen Mosaiken und Malereien der Kirchlichen Bauten, Vols. IV-XIII, Freiburg im Breisgau, Verlag Herder,1916.
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400 Traditional Tile Designs in Full Color by Carol Belanger Grafton Spectacular treasury of over 400 royalty-free motifs reprinted from rare 19th- and early-20th-century English, French, and Spanish manufacturers' catalogs. Islamic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, other designs.
Turn-of-the-Century Tile Designs in Full Color by L. Francois 250 royalty-free designs, from a rare early-20th-century tile catalog, brimming with Art Nouveau flavor: beautiful floral and foliate motifs on wall tiles for bathrooms, multicolored stenciled friezes, more.
Christian Art and Imagery by Alan Weller From the greatest works of Eastern and Western art comes this breathtaking collection. Its 200 color and 13 black-and-white illustrations include paintings by Raphael and Van Eyck, plus mosaic and stained glass imagery.
