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The Basilica of St.Francis and the Assisi Frescoes by Elvio Lunghi (Paperback, 1996)

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Author:Elvio Lunghi. Commisissioned in 1228 by Pope Gregorio IX and consecrated in 1258, the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi houses a fresco cycle. Beginning with a brief biographical portrait of St Francis, to whom the Basilica is dedicated, the book then analyzes the frescoes themselves.

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Commisissioned in 1228 by Pope Gregorio IX and consecrated in 1258, the Basilica of St Francis in Assisi houses a fresco cycle. Covering the entire interior of the building, these works were painted between 1250 and 1310 by Medieval and Gothic artists including Cimabue, Giotto, Simone Martini and Pietro Lorenzetti. The history of the Basilica is recounted in this book, from the commission and construction of the building and the painting of the frescoes, to its current significance as home to the grave of St Francis. Beginning with a brief biographical portrait of St Francis, to whom the Basilica is dedicated, the book then analyzes the frescoes themselves. It traces the history of the Basilica through the ages, showing how the interior has been modified since its construction, and concludinng with a look at the Basilica today.

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PublisherThames & Hudson LTD

ISBN-139780500278345

eBay Product ID (ePID)90665874

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Book TitleThe Basilica of St.Francis and the Assisi Frescoes

AuthorElvio Lunghi

FormatPaperback

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year1996

Number of Pages192 Pages

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Item Height280mm

Item Width210mm

Item Weight980g

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Title_AuthorElvio Lunghi

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

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by geoff.lo
24 Mar, 2021
An Excellent Guide to the Basilica of Saint Francis, Assisi
This is a well written and illustrated book and should satisfy all who want to be prepared with a well informed background ready for a visit or prove of interest to those who cannot make the journey.
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