Roloff Beny Ordre des livres (chronologique)

Introduction by John Julius Norwich. An Anthology drawn from architectural writers and travellers from Vitruvius to Sacheverell Sitwell. Illustrated with 211 photographs in black & white. First edition. Fine condition in fine dust jacket.

103 photographs in color and 6 in monochrome Roloff Beny's brilliant photographs bring to life the excitement, variety, and color that is everywhere in Rajasthan. Sylvia Matheson explores the county's history, traditions, religions, sacred festivals, handicrafts, and monuments.

A tour of the finest examples of Roman ecclesiastical architecture and their art treasures encompasses a range of artistic styles from the austerity of the ancient catacombs to the glory of Saint Peter's Basilica.

English, Persian

pp. 428, SIGNED and dedicated by Beny.