Croatia: Aspects of Art, Architecture and Cultural Heritage

Croatia: Aspects of Art, Architecture and Cultural Heritage by Norwich, John Julius. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780711229211.

This volume is the first scholarly study in the English language of Croatias extraordinary artistic heritage. Leading specialists analyse the key cultural developments in this small countrys history, from the extensive Roman remains on the Adriatic coast, through the gothic splendour of the Dalmatian cities in the Middle Ages and intensive artistic exchange with Italy during the Renaissance, to the grand houses and art collections of continental Croatia. The essays address iconic monuments like Diocletians palace at Split and the walled city of Dubrovnik alongside more unfamiliar treasures, some never published before. This books sets Croatias cultural past in context, reflecting the countrys unique history at the crossroads between Italy, Central Europe and the Mediterranean. With contributions by leading British, American and Croatian writers and scholars, including John Julius Norwich, Timothy Clifford, Marcus Binney, Brian Sewell and Sheila McNally this book presents for the first time a portrait of the culture of this captivating and too little known country.