The Monuments Of Christian Rome - Arthur L Frothingham - Bog

""The Monuments of Christian Rome: From Constantine to the Renaissance"" by Arthur L. Frothingham is a comprehensive guide to the Christian art and architecture of Rome from the early Christian period to the Renaissance. The book is divided into three parts, covering the fourth to the eighth centuries, the ninth to the twelfth centuries, and the thirteenth to the fifteenth centuries. The first part of the book focuses on the early Christian period, including the construction of the first churches in Rome and the development of Christian art. The second part covers the period of medieval Rome, including the construction of the great basilicas of Rome and the development of Romanesque and Gothic art. The third part covers the Renaissance period, including the rebuilding of St. Peter's Basilica and the emergence of the High Renaissance style. Throughout the book, Frothingham provides detailed descriptions and analysis of the major monuments of Christian Rome, including churches, basilicas, chapels, and other religious buildings. He also discusses the history and cultural context of each monument, as well as the artistic and architectural techniques used in their construction. Overall, ""The Monuments of Christian Rome"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Christian art and architecture in Rome, and a valuable guide for visitors to the city.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.