Caves of God: The Monastic Environment of Byzantine Cappadocia Spiro Kostof

Description: Caves of God: The Monastic Environment of Byzantine Cappadocia Spiro Kostof____________________________________ Caves of God: The Monastic Environment of Byzantine Cappadociaby Spiro KostofPublished by MIT Press (1972) Condition:Excellent Softcover Book! The binding is tight and all 296 pages within are bright white with NO WRITING, UNDERLINING, HIGH-LIGHTING, RIPS, TEARS, BENDS OR FOLDS. The covers look excellent with a small corner crease on the bottom outer cover, as can be seen in my photos. You will be happy with this one! Always handled and packaged with care! Buy with confidence from a seller who takes the time to show you the details and not use just stock photos. Please check out all my pictures and email with any questions! Thanks for looking! About the Book:This book is an in-depth exploration of the unique monastic complexes carved into the rock formations of Cappadocia, Turkey. Kostof meticulously examines these Byzantine-era caves, which served as religious and communal spaces for early Christian monks. The book blends architectural analysis with historical context, providing a detailed look at how these caves were not only spiritual havens but also architectural masterpieces that demonstrated the ingenuity of their builders. Kostof highlights how the monks used the natural landscape to create intricate churches, chapels, and living quarters directly into the volcanic rock. These caves were adorned with frescoes, some of which still remain today, depicting religious themes and biblical stories. The book places a strong emphasis on the architectural significance of these spaces, examining the techniques used to excavate and shape the caves to suit monastic life. Kostof also explores the spiritual and cultural environment of Byzantine Cappadocia, reflecting on how the remote location and austere architecture contributed to the monks' ascetic practices and communal living. The caves, he argues, were not just practical dwellings but symbolic representations of the monastic ideal—removed from the material world and closer to God. Caves of God, provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of how the natural landscape and monasticism intersected in Byzantine Cappadocia, offering both an architectural and historical perspective on this remarkable cultural achievement. Highly recommended! Copyright © 2018-2024 TDM Inc. The photos and text in this listing are copyrighted. I spend lots of time writing up my descriptions and despise it when un-original losers cut and paste my descriptions in as their own. It is against ebay policy and if you are caught, you will be reported to ebay and could be sued for copyright infringement and damages.

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