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OverviewThe iconic Dome of the Cathedral of Florence, the largest masonry vault in the world, was built by Filippo Brunelleschi between 1420 and 1436. More than 100 years later, between 1572 and 1579, the vault was decorated with frescos by the artists Giorgio Vasari and Federico Zuccari depicting the Last Judgment. Working with advanced imaging technology, total access, and Italy's leading art photographer, this book presents in never-before-seen detail and completeness the entire pictorial cycle of the Dome. Contributions by noted art historians Marco Bussagli, Mina Gregori, and Timothy Verdon illuminate the art historical significance of this magnificent symbol of Florence and the Renaissance. Text in English and Italian. AUTHORS: Marco Bussagli is an art historian and a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome. Mina Gregori is the Professor Emeritus of Modern Art History at the University of Florence. Timothy Verdon is an art historian trained at Yale University. He is Director of the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Florence. Carlo Vannini is one of Italy's leading art photographers and teaches photography for Culture Heritage at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna. SELLING POINTS: . Stunning photography captures in never-before-seen detail the entire fresco cycle of Brunelleschi's Dome in Florence, painted by Giorgio Vasari and Federico Zuccari between 1572 and 1579 180 colour illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: Marco Bussagli Bussagli , Mina Gregori , Timothy VerdonPublisher: Scripta Maneant Imprint: Scripta Maneant Weight: 2.290kg ISBN: 9788895847979ISBN 10: 8895847970 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 31 August 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationMarco Bussagli is an art historian and a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome. Mina Gregori is the Professor Emeritus of Modern Art History at the University of Florence. Timothy Verdon is an art historian trained at Yale University. He is Director of the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo, Florence. Carlo Vannini is one of Italy's leading art photographers and teaches photography for Culture Heritage at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |