{"product_id":"medieval-georgian-churches-david-khoshtaria-9789941504532","title":"Medieval Georgian Churches: A Concise Overview of Architecture","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the breathtaking legacy of \u003cb\u003eMedieval Georgian architecture\u003c\/b\u003e, a world where faith, artistry, and craftsmanship merged to create timeless masterpieces. In this engaging and richly informative book, \u003cb\u003eDavid Khoshtaria\u003c\/b\u003e offers a fresh and comprehensive look at Georgia's extraordinary cathedrals, churches, and monasteries - remarkable monuments that continue to define the country's cultural landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKhoshtaria masterfully traces the \u003cb\u003estory of Georgian church building\u003c\/b\u003e across more than \u003cb\u003e1500 years\u003c\/b\u003e, from late Antiquity to the eighteenth century. With clarity and depth, he highlights the distinctive features of each historical period, revealing how Georgian builders developed their own original architectural language while engaging in dialogue with surrounding artistic traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough detailed analysis of key monuments, the author explores \u003cb\u003etypological, stylistic, and structural innovations\u003c\/b\u003e, uncovering the creative and technical brilliance of Georgia's medieval master builders. At the same time, he situates these achievements within their \u003cb\u003ebroader cultural, economic, and political context\u003c\/b\u003e, offering readers a holistic understanding of the evolution of Georgian architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Khoshtaria\u003c\/b\u003e, head of the Medieval Department at the \u003cb\u003eGeorge Chubinashvili National Research Centre\u003c\/b\u003e and Associate Professor of architectural history at the \u003cb\u003eTbilisi State Academy of Arts\u003c\/b\u003e, is one of Georgia's leading experts on Medieval and early Modern architecture. His insights make this book an invaluable guide for anyone interested in \u003cb\u003eart history, architecture, or the rich cultural heritage of Georgia\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers seeking to explore the \u003cb\u003ebeauty and sophistication of Georgian ecclesiastical architecture\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMedieval Georgian Churches\u003c\/i\u003e invites you to journey through centuries of devotion, artistry, and innovation carved in stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e David Khoshtaria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 9941504539\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9789941504532\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Artanuji Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/17\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 146\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.31d","brand":"David Khoshtaria","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48874501898495,"sku":"9789941504532","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/medieval-georgian-churches-david-khoshtaria-9789941504532","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}