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To find the vanished centuries that wrought this transformation one must ride northeast for seven hours more to the Adriatic marshes. Fourteen hundred years ago, when Italy flamed behind the horsemen of Alaric, the Emperor Honorius fled to the strongest city in the land, Ravenna, and with his corrupt and motley court went one noble fugitive, the genius of the Arts, who illustrates for all time the name of her asylum.
In those days Ravenna was still a port; but the sea, which made her greatness, has by receding de stroyed her political importance, thus leaving her to hold the more surely, in her slow decay, the buildings of a time which she alone among cities fully repte sents, a time when pictorial Christian art had just emerged from her prenatal condition of the cata combs into the light of imperial favor, and the archi tecture of the Roman was beginning to be that of the Christian. Thus Ravenna became the splendid reliquary which preserved the dry bones of antique art to be quickened by the breath of the Renaissance. A unique link in the chain, she is the anomaly of Italian towns, a city of antitheses; of pure water in the midst of poisonous marshes, of impregnable refuge among treacherous morasses.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a journey through the captivating city of Ravenna, Italy, renowned for its stunning mosaics and remarkable historical significance. The author takes us through the artistic achievements and cultural transformations that occurred during a tumultuous period in history, making Ravenna a crucible of art and architecture. The book explores the evolution of Ravenna's artistic heritage, from the early Christian era to the influence of Byzantine and Gothic styles. It delves into the symbolism and techniques of the city's iconic mosaics and examines the political and religious struggles that shaped their creation. The author also explores the lives and works of renowned artists, including Galla Placidia, Theodoric the Ostrogoth, and Justinian the Emperor, whose patronage left an enduring mark on the city's artistic landscape. By deftly weaving together history and art, this book sheds light on the enduring power of human creativity. Through the lens of Ravenna's artistic treasures, it invites readers to ponder the intersection of art, power, and religious expression. The book's insights are not only a testament to Ravenna's artistic legacy but also a profound exploration of the ways in which art can illuminate the human condition and inspire awe centuries after its creation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330121641_0
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