The Cosmatesque Mosaics of Westminster Abbey: The Pavements and Royal Tombs: History, Archaeology, Architecture and Conservation
- ISBN-10
- 1789252342
- ISBN-13
- 9781789252347
- Category
- Church decoration and ornament
- Pages
- 724
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2019-09-30
- Publisher
- Oxbow Books Limited
- Authors
- Warwick Rodwell, David S. Neal
Description
Presents a holistic study of an outstanding group of monuments - mosaic pavements, tombs and shrines - in their historical architectural and archaeological context
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