Art in Rome : From Antiquity to the Present / by Julia C Fischer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Fischer, Julia C., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Art--Italy--Rome--History.

Art.

Genre:

Libros electrónicos.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (294 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne : Cambridge Scholars Publisher, [2019]

Summary:

This volume covers the major artistic and architectural masterpieces produced in Rome from antiquity up to the present day. It particularly considers art in ancient Rome, the Early Christian period, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance and Baroque periods, as well as more recent artistic productions. As such, it highlights the ongoing evolution of art in Rome.Its fifteen chapters are organized topographically with each corresponding to a specific area of Rome and exploring sites and monuments within that location. Whenever possible, the chapters are also arranged chronologically. Therefore, many of the ancient monuments are examined in the beginning chapters, and then subsequent section move chronologically through the Early Christian period, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance, the Baroque, and modern periods. With its engaging and informative writing, the volume will enhance students' knowledge of Rome, allowing them to get as much out of their study abroad experience as possible. In addition, Art in Rome will appeal to scholars and erudite travelers, who want to extensively explore the many artistic monuments of Rome.

Contents:

Intro

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Chapter One

Chapter Two

Chapter Three

Chapter Four

Chapter Five

Chapter Six

Chapter Seven

Chapter Eight

Chapter Nine

Chapter Ten

Chapter Eleven

Chapter Twelve

Chapter Thirteen

Chapter Fourteen

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-5275-3752-8

OCLC:

1149094594