Ornella Casazza

The Brancacci Chapel

Ornella Casazza; Umberto Baldini

Synopsis:
Following a lengthy restoration, the breathtaking beauty and drama of the Early Renaissance frescoes in the Brancacci Chapel of the church of Santa Maria del Carmine, Florence, have been fully revealed for the first time in centuries. The illustrations which include many actual-size details from the chapel are accompanied by a catalog of the individual fresco scenes, a history of the chapel, and an interpretation of the complete Life of Peter fresco cycle. Of particular importance to scholars and conservators is the detailed documentation of the newly finished restoration project.

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Other editions: 2004, 2002, 2001, 2000, 2000, 1998, 1994, 1994, 1992, Softcover - 1990