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Author: Jacqueline Champeaux ,
Maria Teresa Caracciolo ,
Roselyne de Ayala
Publisher: Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.
Imprint: Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.
Weight: 7.575kg
ISBN: 9780789211033
ISBN 10: 0789211033
Pages: 496
Publication Date: 23 August 2011
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Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Praise for The History of Rome in Painting: An impressive, hefty volume offers page after page of full-color art. In a red cloth slipcase, the oversized book is quite the gift. -- Fine Books & Collections Opening this book...is a sensuous experience, and a window onto multiple scenes both glorious and gory...the tone throughout is scholarly without being dry. ...It's surprising the pages don't smell of pigment...A more comprehensive, accessible, and lavishly presented collection would be difficult to find. -- ForeWord Reviews -- Chosen as a Good Morning America Anchors' Favorite Coffee Table Books of 2011
"Praise for The History of Rome in Painting: ""An impressive, hefty volume offers page after page of full-color art. In a red cloth slipcase, the oversized book is quite the gift."" -- Fine Books & Collections ""Opening this book...is a sensuous experience, and a window onto multiple scenes both glorious and gory...the tone throughout is scholarly without being dry. ...It's surprising the pages don't smell of pigment...A more comprehensive, accessible, and lavishly presented collection would be difficult to find."" -- ForeWord Reviews -- Chosen as a Good Morning America Anchors' Favorite Coffee Table Books of 2011"
Praise for The History of Rome in Painting: ""An impressive, hefty volume offers page after page of full-color art. In a red cloth slipcase, the oversized book is quite the gift."" -- Fine Books & Collections ""Opening this book...is a sensuous experience, and a window onto multiple scenes both glorious and gory...the tone throughout is scholarly without being dry. ...It's surprising the pages don't smell of pigment...A more comprehensive, accessible, and lavishly presented collection would be difficult to find."" -- ForeWord Reviews -- Chosen as a Good Morning America Anchors' Favorite Coffee Table Books of 2011
Author Information
Maria Teresa Caracciolo is the author or editor of several art histories and books about Rome. Roselyne de Ayala has written or edited a number of books on art, literature, and music, including Brilliant Beginnings: The Youthful Works of Great Artists, Writers, and Composers (Abrams, 2000). With text by: Jacqueline Champeaux, Serena Romano, Ivan Foletti, Luciano Arcangeli, Andrea Zanelli, and Micol Forti
