The Roman Catacombs: In Two Parts

By Maurus Wolter

Book Overview

The Roman Catacombs: In Two Parts is a comprehensive book by Maurus Wolter that explores the history, architecture, and art of the catacombs of Rome. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part covering the history of the catacombs from their origins in the second century to their rediscovery in the 16th century. The second part of the book focuses on the architecture and art of the catacombs, including the various types of tombs, the symbols and iconography used in the art, and the role of the catacombs in early Christian worship. The book is richly illustrated with photographs, drawings, and diagrams, and provides a fascinating insight into this important aspect of Roman history and culture.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: 1163261297
• ISBN13: 9781163261293
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"