Bernini's Scala Regia at the Vatican Palace
| Author | : Tod A. Marder |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 398 |
| Release | : 1997 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0521431980 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780521431989 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Bernini's Scala Regia at the Vatican Palace by : Tod A. Marder
Download or read book Bernini's Scala Regia at the Vatican Palace written by Tod A. Marder and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bernini's Scala Regia is the paradigm of the Baroque aesthetic. Combining art and architecture, sculpture and decoration in an illusionistic ensemble, this monumental staircase served as the main entrance to the Vatican Palace, as well as the principal connection between the palace and St. Peter's basilica. This book is the first complete account of the Scala Regia in the context of the long building history of the Vatican Palace, the history of St. Peter's, and the architecture and sculpture of Bernini.
