Christian Rome: Past and Present : Early Christian Rome Catacombs and Basilicas (Getty Trust Publications: J. Paul Getty Museum)
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Book Description
This new book in the popular Past and Present series explores historic sites in Christian Rome. Important monuments and districts are illustrated as they appear today, while overlays indicate how these sites probably looked when first built, making this book an excellent resources for
travelers, students, and anyone interested in the fascinating history of this region. The volume begins with a comprehensive tour of the Roman subterranean city known as the catacombs, and includes several labyrinthine burial grounds and underground places of worship. The second portion of the book
focuses on churches and basilicas, and includes a detailed look at the architecture and art objects of Saint Peter's, among others. A glossary provides definitions of terms commonly encountered when touring ancient Roman buildings.
About the Author
Philippe Pergola is rector of the Papal Institute of Christian Archaeology.
Published by Vision s.r.l., Rome, and distributed in North America by the J. Paul
Getty Museum.
Christian Rome: Past and Present : Early Christian Rome Catacombs and Basilicas (Getty Trust Publications: J. Paul Getty Museum),Philippe Pergola,Getty Trust Publications: J. Paul Getty Museum,8881621010,Ancient - Rome,Architecture,Europe - Italy,History,History - General,History: World,Religious Buildings,Art & Architecture | History | Ancient,Art / History / European
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