The Glory of Byzantium and Early Christendom

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The book showcases a rich collection of 300 masterpieces that express Christian faith from the end of the Roman Empire to the Renaissance. It highlights the opulence of Byzantine art through stunning illustrations and concise descriptions by art historian Antony Eastmond. The diverse works include mosaics, frescoes, sculptures, panel paintings, jewelry, textiles, coins, metalwork, illuminated manuscripts, and glassware, spanning regions from Italy to Syria, Armenia to Egypt, and Greece to North Africa.