The Paintings of the Vatican Museums

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Paintings of the Vatican Museums
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Antonio Paolucci
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:380
Dimensions(mm): Height 298,Width 245
Category/GenrePainting and paintings
Exhibition catalogues and specific collections
ISBN/Barcode 9788895847559
ClassificationsDewey:750.7445634
Audience
General
Illustrations 271 colour

Publishing Details

Publisher Scripta Maneant
Imprint Scripta Maneant
Publication Date 27 March 2019
Publication Country Italy

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 Biography

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.