Robert Hughes
Rome: A Cultural History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780753823057
- author:
- Robert Hughes
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W&N
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 624
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 3.8 cm
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Rome by Robert Hughes is a vivid and insightful biography of one of the world's most glorious cities. Spanning almost a thousand years, this book takes readers on a journey through Rome's transformation from spiritual and artistic centre to cultural hub of Europe. From its ancient roots to the Renaissance and beyond, Hughes masterfully recreates the city's vibrant and contradictory character. He sheds new light on the works of Old Masters such as Raphael, Michelangelo and Brunelleschi, while also analysing the defining art of Caravaggio, Velasquez, Rubens and Bernini. This book is a rich and exhilarating exploration of Rome's story, full of colourful figures and unexpected details. With its loving, iconoclastic, enraged and wise tone, it offers a unique perspective on one of the world's most fascinating cities.
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