Subterranean Church of Bethlehem,
Although Orientalism
did not become a well-defined style until the 19th century, its
roots can be traced to a general love of exotica in the 18th
century. Artistic treatment of Eastern subjects took the form of
charming, picturesque recordings of artists' travels through
Eastern countries, with scenes clearly refined to suit the
tastes of a European audience. Luigi Mayer 18th-century
artist also ventured east.
(c. 1755-1803), who traveled through the Ottoman
Empire between 1776 and 1794, sketching and painting panoramic
landscapes, ancient monuments, and the Nile and its
surroundings.
Subterranean Church of Bethlehem,
Views of Palestine, Vol.II, c.1803
Mayer, Luigi
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