Rome's Historic Churches
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Beneath the eternal skies of the Eternal City, centuries of faith, artistry, and ambition are written in stone — and Lilian Gunton's Rome's Historic Churches is an authoritative and beautifully rendered guide to these magnificent monuments. The book chronicles the rich architectural and spiritual heritage of Rome's most celebrated churches, presenting readers with a curated journey through sacred spaces that have witnessed the sweep of Western civilisation, from the early Christian basilicas of the fourth century to the baroque masterpieces of Bernini's Rome. Gunton details the history, iconography, and artistic treasures housed within each church, illuminating the stories of the popes, architects, and saints whose visions shaped these timeless structures. Written with the precision of a scholar and the passion of a devoted pilgrim, Rome's Historic Churches illustrates how these buildings function not merely as places of worship, but as living encyclopaedias of art, politics, and theology. Gunton's prose is measured and authoritative, guiding both the first-time visitor and the seasoned art historian through the layered meanings embedded in mosaic, fresco, and marble. Published by the esteemed George Allen & Unwin Ltd of London, this volume stands as an indispensable companion for anyone seeking to understand Rome not just as a city, but as the spiritual and aesthetic capital of the Western world — leaving one to wonder what further revelations await behind the next ancient door.
Author: Lilian Gunton
Format: Hardback
Genre: Architecture
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
Beneath the eternal skies of the Eternal City, centuries of faith, artistry, and ambition are written in stone — and Lilian Gunton's Rome's Historic Churches is an authoritative and beautifully rendered guide to these magnificent monuments. The book chronicles the rich architectural and spiritual heritage of Rome's most celebrated churches, presenting readers with a curated journey through sacred spaces that have witnessed the sweep of Western civilisation, from the early Christian basilicas of the fourth century to the baroque masterpieces of Bernini's Rome. Gunton details the history, iconography, and artistic treasures housed within each church, illuminating the stories of the popes, architects, and saints whose visions shaped these timeless structures. Written with the precision of a scholar and the passion of a devoted pilgrim, Rome's Historic Churches illustrates how these buildings function not merely as places of worship, but as living encyclopaedias of art, politics, and theology. Gunton's prose is measured and authoritative, guiding both the first-time visitor and the seasoned art historian through the layered meanings embedded in mosaic, fresco, and marble. Published by the esteemed George Allen & Unwin Ltd of London, this volume stands as an indispensable companion for anyone seeking to understand Rome not just as a city, but as the spiritual and aesthetic capital of the Western world — leaving one to wonder what further revelations await behind the next ancient door.