Rome As An Art City (1905)

""Rome As An Art City"" is a book written by Albert Zacher and published in 1905. This book is a comprehensive guide to the art and architecture of Rome, providing readers with a detailed description of the city's most important monuments, museums, and galleries. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Rome's art scene. The first chapter provides an overview of the city's history and its significance as a center of art and culture. The following chapters explore the different periods of Roman art, from the classical era to the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Zacher provides detailed descriptions of the most famous works of art and architecture in Rome, including the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Vatican Museums, and the Sistine Chapel. The book is illustrated with numerous black and white photographs and sketches, which help readers to visualize the artworks and buildings described in the text. Overall, ""Rome As An Art City"" is an indispensable guide for anyone interested in the art and architecture of Rome, and it remains a valuable resource for scholars, students, and tourists alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.