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The Art of the Vatican: Being a Brief History of the Palace and an Account of the Principal Art Treasures Within Its Walls

The Art of the Vatican: Being a Brief History of the Palace and an Account of the Principal Art Treasures Within Its Walls

Potter, Mary Knight

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PhilosophyArt HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1417923857
ISBN13: 9781417923854
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2004
Pages: 364
Weight: 1.21
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.04 Depth: 8.96
Language: English
The Art of the Vatican is a book that provides a brief history of the Vatican Palace and an account of the principal art treasures within its walls. Written by Mary Knight Potter, this book explores the art and architecture of the Vatican, including the famous Sistine Chapel and St. Peter's Basilica. It delves into the history of the Vatican, from its origins as a pagan burial ground to its transformation into the center of the Catholic Church. The book also highlights some of the most important art pieces and artifacts housed within the Vatican, including works by Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bernini. Overall, The Art of the Vatican is a comprehensive guide to the art and history of one of the world's most iconic landmarks.1902. Illustrated. Contents: The Vatican Palace; Chapel of Nicholas V; The Borgia Apartments; The Sistine Chapel; The Stanze of Raphael; Raphael's Loggie; Raphael's Tapestries; The Sculpture Galleries; and The Pinacoteca. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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