Bernini and the Bell Towers
| Author | : Sarah McPhee |
| Publisher | : Yale University Press |
| Total Pages | : 332 |
| Release | : 2002-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0300089821 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780300089820 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (21 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Bernini and the Bell Towers by : Sarah McPhee
Download or read book Bernini and the Bell Towers written by Sarah McPhee and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1638, Gianlorenzo Bernini began the ambitious architectural project of designing and constructing massive twin bell towers atop St. Peter's basilica. But the project failed spectacularly. This volume tells the story of the bell towers, presenting both visual and documentary evidence.
