Rome: Art and Architecture - Softcover

Marco Bussagli

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3833135891 ISBN 13: 9783833135897

Publisher: Konemann, 2007

Synopsis

Presents the magnificent panorama of the Eternal City, long recognised as the cultural capital of Europe. This book shows how, even into the 20th century, artists from every corner of the globe were magically drawn to Rome, which served as their model and inspiration. It introduces the great epochs of occidental art with a myriad of masterpieces.

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Synopsis:

"Rome: Art and Architecture" unfolds the magnificent panorama of the Eternal City, long recognised as the cultural capital of Europe, before the readers' eyes. Even into the twentieth century, artists from every corner of the globe were magically drawn to Rome, which served as their model and inspiration. The great epochs of occidental art are introduced, with the myriad masterpieces that have been created here serving as illustrations. The city is home to an inexhaustible supply of treasures from every area of the fine arts. Readers can follow the development of Rome and its artworks throughout the centuries; indeed, the course of Western civilization is reflected in the history of this monumental city.

About this edition

• Publisher: Konemann
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 3833135891
• ISBN 13: 9783833135897
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 680