Religious Poverty, Visual Riches
Religious Poverty, Visual Riches

Author: Joanna Cannon

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780300187656

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The Dominican friars of late-medieval Italy were vowed to a life of religious poverty, yet their churches contained many visual riches. Featuring works by supreme practitioners such as Cimabue, Duccio, Giotto and Simone Martini, this book sets the art of the Dominican churches in a wider context.

Cathedrals
Cathedrals

Author: Robin S. Oggins

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 156799346X

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Photographic exploration of a unique form of architecture, Cathedrals takes the reader on a guided tour of famed houses of worship over the centuries.

Rick Steves Snapshot Hill Towns of Central Italy
Rick Steves Snapshot Hill Towns of Central Italy

Author: Rick Steves

Publisher: Rick Steves

Published: 2023-01-17

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 164171526X

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With Rick Steves, central Italy is yours to discover! This slim guide excerpted from Rick Steves Italy includes: Rick's firsthand, up-to-date advice on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, and more in central Italy's hill towns, plus tips to beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps Top sights and local experiences: Uncover Etruscan history in the beautifully preserved town of Voltera or relax while wine tasting in Montepulciano. Take a romantic stroll along Orvieto's ramparts, peruse medieval towers in San Gimignano, and indulge in delicious pici in Siena Helpful maps and self-guided walking tours to keep you on track With selective coverage and Rick's trusted insight into the best things to do and see, Rick Steves Snapshot Hill Towns of Central Italy is truly a tour guide in your pocket. Expanding your trip? Pick up Rick Steves Italy for comprehensive coverage, detailed itineraries, and essential information for planning a countrywide trip.