Buy this book on-line Tsigakou, Fani-Maria : Through Romantic Eyes : European Images of Nineteenth Century Greece from the Benaki Museum, AthensThames & Hudson, London, 1981 ISBN 0500233365
Wonderful illustrated book based on an exhibition of paintings belonging to the Benaki Museum in Athens. "This is the first book to recreate the reality and myth of Greece as perceived by artists, architects, archaeologists and writers who made their way to Greece, exploring and recording the temples and ancient sites, the landscape and also the people of the time, their customs and their costumes. Numerous quotations from contemporary descriptions, diaries and letters are included.Introduction by Sir Steven Runciman.208p. plates (some col) bibliography, index [A lovely book to send as a gift]. Book. Book Condition: As New. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: As New Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Tsigakou, Fani-Maria : Through Romantic Eyes : European Images of Nineteenth Century Greece from the Benaki Museum, Athens. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including used books, livres rares, fine bindings, rare books and out-of-print books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |