The Sistine Chapel: a new vision

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"A scholarly exposition of the symbolism of the renowned fresco cycle, illustrating both Michelangelo's frescoes and those of the Quattrocento"--Provided by publisher.

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Full title :The Sistine Chapel : a new vision / Heinrich W. Pfeiffer ; translated from the German by Steven Lindberg.

Summary

"A scholarly exposition of the symbolism of the renowned fresco cycle, illustrating both Michelangelo's frescoes and those of the Quattrocento"--Provided by publisher.

Edition Statements

Publication Date:2007.

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Abbeville Press
Place of Publication:New York
Language:eng
Publication Date:2007.

Notes

Originally published in Italian translation (Milan : Jaca Book, 2007).

The Physical Object

Description:352 pages : : illustrations (chiefly color) ; : 30 cm

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9780789209344, 0789209349
oclc:on1006081126
LC Classification:ND2757.57
Dewey Decimal:751.7/30945634

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Subjects

Bible Cappella Sistina (Vatican Palace, Vatic… Criticism, interpretation, etc Illustrated works Michelangelo Buonarroti Mural painting and decoration, Italian Mural painting and decoration, Italian … Mural painting and decoration, Renaissa… Mural painting and decoration, Renaissa… Vatican City