Pierre Gilles, Guido Panciroli

Broschiertes Buch

The Antiquities Of Constantinople

With A Description Of Its Situation, The Conveniencies Of Its Port, Its Publick Buildings, The Statuary, Sculpture, Architecture, And Other Curiosities Of That City. With Cuts Explaining The Chief Of Them. In Four

Beschreibung

First published in 1729, The Antiquities of Constantinople is a landmark work of historical and architectural scholarship. With detailed descriptions, illustrations, and analysis of some of the most significant and awe-inspiring structures of the Eastern Roman Empire, Panciroli and Gilles capture the grandeur and complexity of one of the world's greatest cities. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Pierre Gilles, born circa 1490 in Albi, France, remains a figure of considerable scholarship in the realm of Renaissance humanism and antiquary studies, best known for his meticulous work 'The Antiquities of Constantinople'. Gilles possessed an intimate fascination with the remnants of Classical and Byzantine cultures which drove him to embark on a comprehensive study of Constantinople's historical architecture, topography, and surviving monuments at a time when the city was under Ottoman control. His travels and scholarly pursuits crystallized into the aforementioned seminal work, first published in 1561, which provides a detailed account of the city's ancient edifices, many of which have since been lost to time and conflict, making his writings an invaluable resource for both historians and archaeologists. Gilles' narrative is rich in observational detail and reflects his deep reverence for the classical past. His erudite yet accessible prose has made 'The Antiquities of Constantinople' a cornerstone reference for studies of the urban landscape and history of Istanbul. Gilles' contribution extends beyond mere description; he effectively bridged the worlds of humanistic study with the emerging field of archaeological inquiry by virtue of his methodical approach to cataloging the past (P. Gilles, 1561). His work is emblematic of the scholarly temperament of his era, which sought to rediscover and preserve the wisdom and beauty of antiquity for future generations.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 416
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Juli 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 581g
• ISBN-13: 9781022360013
• ISBN-10: 1022360019
• Artikelnr.: 71627134