Eastern Medieval Architecture: The Building Traditions of Byzantium and Neighboring Lands

by Robert G. Ousterhout

Aside from Hagia Sophia, the monuments of the Byzantine East are poorly understood today. This is in sharp contrast to the well-known architectural marvels of Western Europe s Middle Ages. In this landmark survey, distinguished art historian Robert Ousterhout introduces readers to the rich and diverse architectural traditions of the medieval Eastern Mediterranean.

The focus of the book is the Byzantine (or East Roman) Empire (324-1453 CE),...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0190272732
• ISBN13: 9780190272739
• Release Date: September 2019
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 816 Pages
• Weight: 5.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 8.2" x 10.2"