Description: Nature and Illusion is the first extended study of the portrayal of nature in Byzantine art and literature. It provides a new view of Byzantine art in relation to the medieval art of Western Europe.
Review Quotes: "Nectar and Illusion provides a window into a little discussed aspect of the Byzantine world-the world of nature-into which Henry Maguire once again brings to bear his broad experience acquired through a long and productive career. His keen ability to single out and analyze revealing aspects of the literary heritage in relation to visual and material culture is unmatched in the field."--Carolyn L. Connor, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill