Hagia Sophia: A Vision of Empires.
Istanbul: Ertug & Kocabiyik, 1997.
Numerous color & black & white photographic illustrations, with both vertical and horizontal fold-outs by Ahmet Ertug. Also included is a selection of remarkable 18th and 19th century drawings of the Hagia Sophia. 52 + 178 pages. Elephant folio, full purple silk with gold design on front cover, pictorial cloth and board slipcase. Istanbul: Ertug & Kocabiyik (Borusan), 1997. Fine in fine slipcase.
This outstanding book captures the qualities of this greatest of Byzantine edifices. The text is by Dr. Cyril Mango, an internationally respected authority on Byzantine art and architecture.
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine / Fine
Language: English
Price: $950.00
Item #334788