Screenprint on paper
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Byzantium I
Purchased 1981
abstraction
adults
figure
fine arts and music
from recognisable sources
objects
people
tapestry
woman
paper print screenprint
Byzantium I
image: 1200 × 800 mm
Purchased 1981
<p><b>P07583</b> BYZANTIUM I 1980
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<br/>Inscribed ‘Mersad B’ centre right and ‘1980’ and ‘Byzantium I’ and ‘EA’
<br/>Screenprint and woodcut, printed and published by the artist (edition size not known), 47 1/4×31 1/2 (120×80)</p>
<p>Purchased from the artist (Grant-in-Aid) 1981
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<br/>Berber's <a class="glossarylinktopopup" data-gtm-destination="article-page" data-gtm-name="body_text_link" href="http://www.tate.org.uk/learn/online-resources/glossary/p/print" title="Glossary definition for 'Print'"><span>prints</span></a> are a rich and decorative mixture using elements from the tradition of Bosnian ornamentation and Byzantine art. He is also a tapestry designer.</p>
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<br/><b>Published in:</b>
<br/><i>The Tate Gallery 1980-82: Illustrated Catalogue of Acquisitions</i>, London 1984
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2004-10-11T00:00:00
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abstraction adults figure fine arts and music from recognisable sources objects people tapestry woman