Byzantine Silk on the Silk Roads: Journeys between East and West, Past and Present

With over 200 color illustrations, Byzantine Silk on the Silk Roads examines in detail the eclectic iconography of the Byzantine period and its impact on design and creativity today. Through an examination of the extraordinary variety of designs in these captivating silks, an international team of experts reveal that Byzantine culture was ever—moving and open to diverse influences across the length of the Silk Road. Commentaries from curators at key collections – including the Museum of Art...