Christian Rome: Past and Present (Monuments Past & Present)

by Philippe Pergola

Book Overview

The catacombs -- including several labyrinthine burial grounds and underground places of worship -- along with numerous Roman churches and basilicas are depicted with overlays that show how they look... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8881621010
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: J. Paul Getty Museum
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.5" x 1.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

An amazing visual and informational journey

Very highly recommended for students of Christian History and Roman Catholic Architecture, Christian Rome: Early Christian Rome Catacombs And Basilicas by Philippe Pergola is an informed and informative survey of archaeology and history of Christian Rome, featuring a profusion of full-color illustrations with translucent overlays that give the reader an accurate impression of what the often dilapidated relics once looked like. An astounding and superbly presented tour of both antiquarian architecture and culture, Christian Rome is an amazing visual and informational journey presented in a spiral bound format and part of the outstanding Getty Trust Publications' "Past & Present" series.