The Paintings of the Vatican Museums
(Hardback)
Publishing Details
The Paintings of the Vatican Museums
By (Author) Antonio Paolucci
Scripta Maneant
Scripta Maneant
27th March 2019
Italy
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Exhibition catalogues and specific collections
750.7445634
Physical Properties
Hardback
380
Width 245mm, Height 298mm
Description
The Vatican Museums is one of the most important museum complexes in the world, housing incredible masterpieces from the Egyptian Age to the late Renaissance. The Vatican Museums hold a treasure trove of art and history, as well as an inestimable patrimony of our culture and our civilisation. This volume focuses on the paintings to be found in the collection - including The Sistine Chapel. Text in English and Italian. AUTHOR: An Italian art historian, Antonio Paolucci is the Director of the Vatican Museums. He has been Minister for Cultural and Environmental Assets and Superintendent of the Museum Centre in Florence. 271 colour images
Author Bio
An Italian art historian, Antonio Paolucci is the Director of the Vatican Museums. He has been Minister for Cultural and Environmental Assets and Superintendent of the Museum Centre in Florence.
