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This book provides the first comprehensive overview of the techniques and materials used in a range of monumental paintings from the Late Classical to the Graeco-Roman period reflecting the Hellenistic culture.Information is drawn from scientific technical studies, archaeological and art-historical (...)

The best-illustrated survey of a spectacular ancient art, now available in an affordable edition Mosaic has been called painting for eternity, and it is in fact one of the few arts of antiquity to survive in something like its original condition and variety. Mosaic pavements with geometric and (...)

The most exciting new buildings today are almost all environmentally aware, sustainable, and conceived to consume less energy than ever before. Discover the best examples of green projects from the Architecture Now! series in this handy Bibliotheca Universalis edition. Celebrated architects like (...)