The churches of Rome / Roloff Beny & Peter Gunn.

Main entry:

Beny, Roloff.

Title & Author:

The churches of Rome / Roloff Beny & Peter Gunn.

Publication:

Description:

288 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm

Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 284) and index.
Introduction: the eternal city -- The Roman church in the age of persecution -- The peace of the church: the Constantinian churches -- The Byzantine influence -- The pilgrimage churches -- The Roman tradition: the art of the cosmati -- The patronage of the Renaissance popes -- The stylization of style: mannerism -- Baroque and beyond -- The forum of the world: St Peter's.

Summary:

A tour of the finest examples of Roman ecclesiastical architecture and their art treasures encompasses a range of artistic styles from the austerity of the ancient catacombs to the glory of Saint Peter's Basilica.

ISBN:

0671434470
9780671434472

Subject:

Church buildings Italy Rome.
Christian art and symbolism Italy Rome.
Art et symbolisme chrétiens Italie Rome.
Églises Italie Rome.
Buildings.
Christian art and symbolism.
Church buildings.
Rome (Italy) Buildings, structures, etc.
Italy Rome.

Added entries:

Gunn, Peter.

Holdings:

Location: Library main 63372
Call No.: 0004968 10474 A1544; ID:85-B8252
Status: Available

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