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The unknown catacomb : a unique discovery of early Christian art / Antonio Ferrua ; introduction by Bruno Nardini ; translated by Iain Inglis.
Record no.:
4801
Author:
Ferrua, Antonio.;
Inglis, Iain.;
Nardini, Bruno.;
Publisher:
New Lanark, Scotland :: Geddes & Grosset,
Year:
1991.
Description:
180 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), plans ; 32 cm.
Subject:
Art, Roman.;
Via Catina Catacomb (Rome);
Mural painting and decoration, Roman.;
Catacombs - Italy - Rome.;
Christian art and symbolism - To 500 - Italy - Rome.;
Christian art and symbolism.;
Catacombs.;
Art, Byzantine.;
Art, Early Christian.;
Mural painting and decoration, Early Christian - Italy - Rome.;
Mural painting and decoration - Italy - Rome.;
Via Latina Catacomb (Rome, Italy);
Notes:
Nagle Library copy ex dono Adrian Diethelm, Rector. Includes index.
Bibliography: p. 173-175.
Type:
Monograph
ISBN:
1855340488;
Abstract:
Includes list of illustrations.

During excavation work in 1955, a unique discovery of early Christian art was made in Rome. Below the city was a catacomb system containing a unique and previously unknown collection of paintings and decoration.
This book tells of the discovery and of the research and preservation work carried out to conserve it.
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