Rome and the Vatican: with the restored frescoes of the Sistine Chapel and the Last Judgement

by Pier Francesco Listri (Editor), Fratel Arno (Editor), Frida Giannini (Editor)

Rome and the with the restored frescoes of the Sistine Chapel and the Last Judgement [Paperback] [Jan 01, 1998] Fratel Arno

Genres: Travel, Art, Nonfiction

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Christopher Dove · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a lovely book to look at. It is a collection of high quality colour photographs showing the key points of interest of Rome and the Vatican. There are just a few sentences describing each Roman location or each work of art shown. One of the most beatiful things about this book is that it also documents many of the key works of art to be seen in Rome, again in full colour throughout. The highlight is the centre section of the book which folds out to give a wondrous four page spread of the restored Sistine Chapel frescoes. As I have implied, this is not a book that gives detailed information about the history of Rome or advice about how to make the most of a trip to the Eternal City. There is very little text to read. However, if you want a book to leaf through to remind of some of the beatiful places you may have visited in Rome or some of the art masterpieces that you might have seen there, then it is difficult to think of a better choice.

[Ebookwormy1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

So often, as a tourist, when looking for a work to capture your experience of a place, caveat emptor (buyer beware) is foremost in your mind. And so it was that I searched for a single worthy visual extravaganza, and in the process found, a treasured overview worthy of ex libris (from the library of) ebookwormy.

I've read the text once, and remember it being well done, adequate, a bit of Utile Dulci (useful with agreeable. But when the Carpe Diem (seize the day without concern for tomorrow!) rises, what really stirs my heart is to sit with it, quietly, and stir the imagination to travel via the full page, color photographs, back to the eternal city. There are many wonders captured here, exempli gratia (as example) the fountains of Rome, the Fora, Trajan's pillar, the catacombs, San Pietro in Vincoli, Michaelangelo is everywhere, et cetera et cetera, et cetera.

As I ponder the beauties that man has created to worship God, and the surpassing beauty and glory of God himself that exceed even these, per angusta ad augusta (through trial to triumph) emerges in my spirit, and I arise, refreshed.