Les Icones dans les Collections Suisses [Paperback] Chatzidakis, Manolis, and Vojislav Djuric

Description

1968 French edition. Perfect paperback cover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and bending. Spine has some reading creases and wear. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.

This 1968 French edition of “Les Icones dans les Collections Suisses” (Icons in Swiss Collections) by Manolis Chatzidakis and Vojislav Djuric is a seminal work on Byzantine and post-Byzantine iconography. Published in the wake of renewed scholarly interest in this field, the book catalogs and analyzes a significant collection of icons held in Swiss museums and private collections. With its meticulous descriptions and high-quality illustrations, this volume offers invaluable insights into the artistic and religious traditions of the Eastern Christian world.

Chatzidakis, a renowned Greek art historian, and Djuric, a Serbian Byzantinist, brought their expertise to bear on these often overlooked artifacts, shedding light on their iconographic symbolism, stylistic development, and historical context. Their collaborative effort stands as a testament to the cross-cultural exchange that characterized the Byzantine Empire and its artistic legacy. Collectors and enthusiasts of Byzantine art will appreciate the authors’ erudition and the book’s comprehensive approach to this rich visual heritage.