Seeking transparency: rock crystals across the medieval Mediterranean

"This collection of essays reveals the global and cross-cultural histories of rock-crystal production in and even beyond the lands of the Mediterranean Sea. It investigates many objects and varied aspects of rock crystal such as: the physical nature and legendary as well as actual origins of th...

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Authors: Bahrani, Zainab 1962- (Author) ; Bardiès-Fronty, Isabelle (Author) ; Ibn-Faġūl, Farīd (Author) ; Buettner, Brigitte 1959- (Author) ; Crowley, Patrick R. (Author)
Contributors: Hahn, Cynthia J. 1952- (Editor) ; Shalem, Avinoʿam 1959- (Editor)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Berlin Gebr. Mann Verlag [2020]
In:Year: 2020
Reviews:[Rezension von: Cynthia Hahn und Avinoam Shalem (eds.), Seeking transparency, rock crystals across the medieval Mediterranean] (2021) (Dolezalek, Isabelle)
[Rezension von: Seeking transparency : rock crystals across the medieval Mediterranean] (2022) (Heine, Peter)
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Glyptics / Mountain crystal / History 500-1500
B Mountain crystal / Glyptics / Arts and crafts / History 500-1500
Further subjects:B Quartz art objects
B Collection of essays
B Quartz (Mediterranean Region)
B Quartz art objects (Mediterranean Region)
B Mediterranean Region
B Quartz
B Quartz - Mediterranean Region
B Quartz art objects - Mediterranean Region
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Summary:"This collection of essays reveals the global and cross-cultural histories of rock-crystal production in and even beyond the lands of the Mediterranean Sea. It investigates many objects and varied aspects of rock crystal such as: the physical nature and legendary as well as actual origins of the material; its manufacturing techniques and affiliations to other luxurious objects, such as cut glass and carved precious stones; legends and traditions associated with its aesthetic qualities; as well as issues concerning its varied functions and historiography."--
Item Description:Bibliografie: Seite 291-319
ISBN:378612843X