Papers of the British School at Rome, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Name: Papers of the British School at Rome, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)
Author: British School At Rome
ISBN: 9780364556153

British School At Rome

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ISBN 10: 0364556153 ISBN 13: 9780364556153

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover an early glimpse into Rome’s Byzantine past and the art that adorned its walls.

This volume presents the first results from the British School at Rome’s efforts, focusing on the church of S. Maria Antiqua and its eighth‑century iconography. It explains how excavations in the Roman Forum illuminate a little‑known era of Rome’s religious and artistic life, and why these findings matter for understanding early medieval art and context.

This edition frames the project, the challenges of preserving fragile imagery, and the historical significance of the site. It offers careful descriptions of the paintings and their inscriptions, while noting the limits and the Italian authorities’ access to reproductions. Readers will gain a clear view of how study of these remains helps reconstruct everyday life, beliefs, and church decoration in Byzantine Rome.

Context for the church’s decoration in the eighth century and its place in Roman history.
Detailed descriptions of surviving paintings and associated inscriptions.
Discussion of excavation methods, preservation issues, and scholarly collaboration.
Insights into how Rome’s religious and artistic landscape evolved during a pivotal era.

Ideal for students and readers interested in early medieval art, Roman topography, and the archaeology of the Roman Forum, this volume provides a rigorous, accessible account of a landmark discovery and its broader significance.

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