St. Peter's in the Vatican

St. Peter's in the Vatican has a long and turbulent history. First constructed in the fourth century to honor the tomb of St. Peter, the Early Christian edifice was gradually torn down and replaced by the current structure. The history of the design and construction of this new building spans several centuries and involved several of the most brilliant architects, including Bramante, Michelangelo and Bernini, of the early modern period. This volume presents an overview of St. Peter's history from the late antique period to the twentieth century.

Author: William Tronzo
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 09/01/2008
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.35lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.50w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780521732109

About the Author
Tronzo, William: - William Tronzo is Professor of Art History at Tulane University where he also directs the Medieval Studies Program and the Program in Italian Studies. A scholar of Italian medieval art, he is the author of The Cultures of his Kingdom: Roger II and the Cappella Palatina in Palermo.