Rome - The Biography of Her Architecture From Bernini to Thorvaldsen

This book deals with the city of Rome and its buildings in the period between Bernini's death in 1680 and the year 1797, when Thorvaldsen came to the papal city. It focuses on dealing mainly with some types of architectural monuments-such as monasteries, public civic buildings and town houses.

List of contents

The Great Motifs -- The Capital of Christendom -- Convents and Monasteries -- The Common Weal -- The Palaces -- Squares and Streets -- Houses in the Country -- The Call of the Ruins -- Bibliography and Notes -- Index -- Maps of Rome.

About the author

Christian Elling

Summary

This book deals with the city of Rome and its buildings in the period between Bernini's death in 1680 and the year 1797, when Thorvaldsen came to the papal city. It focuses on dealing mainly with some types of architectural monuments—such as monasteries, public civic buildings and town houses.

Product details

• Authors: Christian Elling
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9780367301675
• ISBN: 978-0-367-30167-5
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Social sciences, law, business > Political science; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, European History, Rome, ARCHITECTURE / History / General, HISTORY / Europe / Italy, Italy, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, History of Architecture, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, C 1600 To C 1700, C 1700 To C 1800, Later 17th century c 1650 to c 1699