Frescoes.
Victory Square| N° d'inventaire | 23017 |
| Format | 29 x 32 |
| Détails | 501 p., hardcover with dust jacket. |
| Publication | Paris, 2020 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782809917321 |
A very large-format book presenting the most beautiful frescoes in Europe, with large, full-page images. Since ancient times, the art of wall fresco painting has continued to evolve. The earliest frescoes are found on the island of Crete, Greece. They date back to 1500 BC. The most famous of these, The Toreador, depicts a sacred ceremony in which individuals are seen jumping over bulls. With this book, you will discover the most beautiful frescoes in Europe, from antiquity to the 18th century. From the frescoes in the villas of Pompeii to the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, including the frescoes in the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles.
A very large-format book presenting the most beautiful frescoes in Europe, with large, full-page images. Since ancient times, the art of wall fresco painting has continued to evolve. The earliest frescoes are found on the island of Crete, Greece. They date back to 1500 BC. The most famous of these, The Toreador, depicts a sacred ceremony in which individuals are seen jumping over bulls. With this book, you will discover the most beautiful frescoes in Europe, from antiquity to the 18th century. From the frescoes in the villas of Pompeii to the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, including the frescoes in the Hall of Mirrors at the Palace of Versailles.