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Cardinal Pietro Ottoboni (16671740) And The Vatican Tomb Of Pope Alexander Viii: Memoirs, American Philosophical Society (Vol.
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Examines The Commission Of The Vatican Tomb Of Pope Alexander Viii Ottoboni By His Greatnephew Cardinal Pietro Ottoboni. Although Neglected For Centuries, The Ottoboni Monument Occupies The Most Strategic Liturgical Position In The Complex Of Tombs In The Vatican Basilica. It Is Impressive In Scale, & Offers A Commanding Presence On The Path From The Papal Entryway To The Apse & Main Altar, With A Majestic Papal Effigy, A Visually Compelling Narrative Relief Carving, & Symbolically Important Allegories. Using Unpublished Archival Documents In The Vatican & Lateran Archives, This Study Discusses In Detail The 30Year Campaign For The Construction Of The Tomb & Identifies The Artists & Artisans Responsible For The Project. The Monograph Is Comprehensive In Its Stylistic Analysis, Exploration Of Iconography, Discussion Of Liturgical Practice, & Consideration Of Studio Procedures Beginning With Patron & Artist, Architect & Sculptors, & Sculptor & Artisans. Reveals Why The Project Required Three Decades To Complete. A Wellwritten, Informative, & Important Monograph. And, In The Process, He Has Expanded Our Understanding Of Contemporary Workshop Practice And Art Making In The Rome Of The Later Baroque Period. There Are Sections Where The Author'S Meticulous Care & Insightful Reconstruction Of Events Gives The Reader A Sense Of Being There In The Daytoday Process Of Work On The Site. These Parts Make For Especially Exciting And Engaging Reading. An Absolutely Wonderful Piece Of Work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Cardinal Pietro Ottoboni and the Vatican Tomb of Pope Alexander VIII'? A: The book examines the commission and construction of the Vatican tomb of Pope Alexander VIII by Cardinal Pietro Ottoboni, detailing the 30-year campaign to complete the monument.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Edward Olszewski.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 341 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: What year was this book published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2004.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or images? A: The product details do not specify whether the book includes illustrations or images.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book provides a comprehensive stylistic analysis and exploration of iconography, making it suitable for academic research.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of liturgical practice, workshop procedures, and the artistic processes during the later Baroque period in Rome.
- Q: Are there any reviews available for this book? A: Yes, reviews highlight its informative nature and the author's meticulous care in reconstructing historical events.