The Frescoes In The Sixtine Chapel (1901)

By Evelyn March Phillipps

Book Overview

""The Frescoes in the Sixtine Chapel"" is a book written by Evelyn March Phillipps in 1901. It is a comprehensive guide to the famous frescoes painted by Michelangelo in the Sistine Chapel in Rome. The book provides a detailed analysis of each fresco, including their historical and religious significance, as well as the techniques and methods used by Michelangelo in their creation. The author also provides a brief history of the Sistine Chapel, its architecture, and its role in the Catholic Church. The book is illustrated with high-quality black and white photographs that showcase the intricate details of the frescoes. Overall, ""The Frescoes in the Sixtine Chapel"" is a valuable resource for art historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history and art of the Renaissance.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104389592
• ISBN13: 9781104389598
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"