Jeronimos Abbey of Santa Maria by Paulo Pereira
Originating in the late 15th century, this magnificent building is a superband importat subject for the next volume in tis series exploring the historic monuments of Portugal. Published to coincide with the 500th anniversary of the completion of Jeronimos Abbey - which took almost 100 yaers to build - the book includes specially commissioned plans, photographs and original drawings. Written by an expert in Manueline architecture, the lively text reveals the great riches of the site's architecture as well as its art historical significance. Recent restoration has revealed afresh the quality if the art preserved here, as well as the beauty of the local stone from which the abbey was built. Not only is Jeronimos Abbey the defining example of the transition from Gothic to Renaissance architecture in Portugal, it is also a site of immense tranquility. Of special interest to scholars and students of Portuguese architecture, this book will also fascinate anyone exploring Lisbon's most visited architectural site.
Paulo Periera is Vice-President of IPPAR. An art historian specialising in Manueline architecture, he is also an authority on POrtugueses heritage.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781857591798 |
| ISBN 10 | 1857591798 |
| Title | Jeronimos Abbey of Santa Maria |
| Author | Paulo Pereira |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Scala Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 1999-01-01 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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