Rome: Art & Architecture

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Summary: Susan's Inside Report
Review: I loved the pictures! The text was very helpful even for a seasoned traveler.

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Summary: Rome: Art and Architecture
Review: This book has extraordinary photographs of all the great works of art including Early Renaissance, the Golden Age, continuing through to the Twenthtieth Century. If you are planning to visit Rome or you want to remember the great architecture that you visited, this resource is for you. Also included is the history of early Christian Rome, Middle Ages and too much more to mention. FIVE STARS!

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Summary: Fantastic look at Rome's treasures
Review: This is a large book, printed on quality paper. The progression is chronological, right from the beginnings of Rome, to modern times. In terms of architecture, the book seems to concentrate on a few select buildings, and show these using stunning photographs of both exteriors and interiors. The emphasis is very much on the details of masonry and sculpture. As for the art, there are countless clear representations of the masterpieces of the city. Having been in the city a few times, this book adds so much value, firstly by showing me reminders of the places and objects I have seen, and secondly by exposing the interiors of buildings usually closed to the casual visitor.

The reason why I rated this four stars instead of five, is because the book could have covered more buildings of Rome, and all in all, the architecture side seems a little poorer than the art side. Further, the contents of the Vatican museums are not given enough justice.

Overall however, this is the sort of book one would expect to find in the reference section of a top class library, and yet it is a bargain. It is an excellent overview of Rome, and a good starting point for those who want to go further in their study of the topics covered. At this price you will not be disappointed, and I recommend this work.

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Summary: pound for pound, the best memories of rome
Review: You may have to reinforce the legs of you coffee table to hold this book but it will be worth it. Incredibbly beautiful photography of the city and its treasures. Close up views or art works and architectural details that few books cover. (This book is remainder priced at certain bookstores.)

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Summary: pound for pound, the best memories of rome
Review: You may have to reinforce the legs of you coffee table to hold this book but it will be worth it. Incredibbly beautiful photography of the city and its treasures. Close up views or art works and architectural details that few books cover. (This book is remainder priced at certain bookstores.)