Compendious Description Museums Ancient by Massi Cav (8 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Journey through the grandeur and history of the Vatican Palace as this book takes you on an exploration of its architectural wonders and the artistic treasures held within its hallowed halls. From the awe-inspiring Hall of the Greek Cross to the iconic Rotunda and the serene Gallery of Geographical Maps, this guide unveils the stories behind the palace's creation and embellishment across centuries. The author delves into the insights of each masterpiece, from ancient sculptures to captivating frescoes, offering a profound understanding of their artistic significance and the evolution of Western art. Immerse yourself in the vibrant history of the Vatican's collection, gaining a deeper appreciation for the interplay between religion, power, and the human spirit in shaping some of the world's greatest works of art. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. New Edition. Two volumes bound in one. 112p., 146p. plus index and foldout map. A hardcover book bound in 3/4 red leather and marbled boards. Top edge gilt. Leather rubbed on extremities and pages age-toned. Text clean and binding tight. An early 20th century guide to the art of the Vatican Palace and museums. Artworks are described but not pictured.…

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Vellum. Condition: Very Good. The third edition of this description of the ancient Roman and Greek sculptures found in the Vatican Museums, illustrated with a folding map. The third edition of this work. This work is a compendium of the pieces found in the Vatican Museum and Galleries, focussing on the ancient Greek and ancient Roman sculptures. Illustrated with one folding plate. Written by Cav. H. J. Massi, the first curator of the Vatican Museum and Galleries, and a Professor of the Italian and French languages. Printed by F. Cuggiani. Bookplate to the front pastedown of Richard Caton. Caton was a physician and the Lord Mayor of Liverpool. He was involved in the discovery of the electrical nature of the brain. In a full vellum binding. Externally, generally smart. Light discolouration to the boards and spine, as is usual with vellum. A few light marks to the boards. Boards are a little cocked. Small amount of loss to the extremity to the front board. Bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some spots. Very Good. Not Stated (illustrator). book.…