Böcker av Robert S. Nelson

Features fifteen essays that involve the three a's of the title, art, agency, and appreciation. The first refers to the general subject matter of this book, Byzantine art, chiefly painting, of the twelfth through the fourteenth centuries, the second to its often human-like agency, and the last to its historical reception.

In addition to the 22 original essays, this edition includes 9 new ones as well as new introductory material. All help expand the book's scope while retaining its central goal of stimulating discussion of theoretical issues in art history and making it accessible.