Publisher's Synopsis
The Art of the Vatican is a book written by Mary Knight Potter that provides readers with a brief history of the Vatican Palace and an account of the principal art treasures within its walls. The book covers the various art forms found in the Vatican, including sculptures, paintings, mosaics, and tapestries, and provides detailed descriptions and analysis of the most significant works. The author also delves into the history of the Vatican Palace itself, tracing its origins and development over the centuries. The book is a comprehensive guide to the art and history of one of the world's most famous cultural institutions and is a must-read for anyone interested in art, history, or the Vatican.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.
