Monuments Of Christian Rome: From Constantine To The Renaissance

The Monuments of Christian Rome: From Constantine to the Renaissance is a comprehensive book by Arthur L. Frothingham that explores the history and architecture of Christian Rome from the fourth to the fifteenth century. The book is divided into five parts, each covering a different period in Rome's Christian history. The first part focuses on the reign of Constantine the Great and the early Christian basilicas that were built during this time. The second part covers the period between the fifth and seventh centuries, which saw the construction of many important churches and the development of Byzantine art in Rome. The third part covers the period from the eighth to the eleventh centuries, which saw the revival of classical art and architecture in Rome. The fourth part covers the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, which saw the construction of many Gothic churches and the rise of the papacy as a political and cultural force in Europe. The final part covers the Renaissance period, which saw the construction of many new churches and the revival of classical art and architecture. Throughout the book, Frothingham provides detailed descriptions and analysis of the major monuments of Christian Rome, including the Basilica of St. Peter, the Basilica of St. John Lateran, the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, and many others. The Monuments of Christian Rome: From Constantine to the Renaissance is an essential reference for anyone interested in the history and architecture of Christian Rome. It is extensively illustrated with photographs and architectural drawings, and includes a bibliography and index for further research.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.