Various authors - Set 2 books Greek Monastery Art - 1974-1988
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Set of two hardback art history books, ‘Stavronikita Monastery: History, Icons, Embroideries’ and ‘Patmos, treasures of the monastery’, by various authors, in English; 1st, numbered edition, published 1974 and 1988; with dust jackets and a slipcase; 624 pages; 330 × 255 mm; original language English; very good condition.
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This set contains two books:
Stavronikita Monastery - History/Icons/Embroideries - National Bank of Greece - Copy no 2098
The "Stavronikita Monastery: History, Icons, Embroideries" is a beautiful, limited-edition art book published by the National Bank of Greece] in 1974, detailing the rich cultural heritage (icons, textiles) of the historic Stavronikita Orthodox Monastery on Mount Athos, offering a glimpse into Byzantine art and monastic life. It was part of the library of the Dutch New Church in Amsterdam. On the first page the text: From two Greek friends Spyros Kyriakis and Nicos Dimolitsas. [test page loose]
Patmos, treasures of the monastery - Athanasios D. Kominis
Original cloth with gilt title on spine, dust jacket, very good condition. A sumptuous publication illustrating in color a great number of the works of art, manuscripts, architecture and every other aspect of this famous monastery and its exceptional library, the richest in the Aegean. A serious and comprehensive book with an authoritative text.
This set contains two books:
Stavronikita Monastery - History/Icons/Embroideries - National Bank of Greece - Copy no 2098
The "Stavronikita Monastery: History, Icons, Embroideries" is a beautiful, limited-edition art book published by the National Bank of Greece] in 1974, detailing the rich cultural heritage (icons, textiles) of the historic Stavronikita Orthodox Monastery on Mount Athos, offering a glimpse into Byzantine art and monastic life. It was part of the library of the Dutch New Church in Amsterdam. On the first page the text: From two Greek friends Spyros Kyriakis and Nicos Dimolitsas. [test page loose]
Patmos, treasures of the monastery - Athanasios D. Kominis
Original cloth with gilt title on spine, dust jacket, very good condition. A sumptuous publication illustrating in color a great number of the works of art, manuscripts, architecture and every other aspect of this famous monastery and its exceptional library, the richest in the Aegean. A serious and comprehensive book with an authoritative text.
Details
Number of Books
2
Subject
Art, Art history
Book Title
Set 2 books Greek Monastery Art
Author/ Illustrator
Various authors
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1974
Publication year youngest item
1988
Height
330 mm
Edition
1st Edition, Numbered edition
Width
255 mm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Dust jacket, Slipcase
Number of pages
624
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