
Viterbo
Profile of a Thirteenth-Century Papal Palace
Gary M. Radke(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 28. December 1996
Book
Hardback
376 pages
978-0-521-48200-4 (ISBN)
Description
Gary Radke here examines the form, function, style, and historical significance of one of the most remarkable structures created in Italy during the thirteenth century. Providing an in-depth analysis of the palace's place in architectural history, Gary Radke also analyses the social history of the building, demonstrating how Viterbo's civic leaders were able to attract the popes to their city and how local builders accommodated papal taste, needs, and sensibilities. He reveals, moreover, how the building served the converging interest of the popes, the papal bureaucracy, and the local citizens. A detailed catalogue, measured drawings, and graphic reconstructions provide an archaeological analysis of the entire structure.
Reviews / Votes
"This, in itself, constitutes a major scholarly contribution and is made even more valuable by numerous photographs and a finely drawn series of reconstructions and plans. Scholars in history, art and architectural history, and archaeology will be mining this volume for years to come." Maureen Miller, The Medieval Review "This book is of real value to palace studies generally." Paul Binski, SpeculumMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
1 Maps; 163 Halftones, unspecified; 23 Line drawings, unspecified
Dimensions
Height: 261 mm
Width: 186 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
1180 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-521-48200-4 (9780521482004)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Content
Part I. Narrative Text: Introduction; 1. Veterbo, Rome and the Popes; 2. Building the papal palace; 3. Form and function; 4. Stylistic context and significance; Part II. Structural Catalogue: 5. A scheme for dating masonry in Viterbo; 6. Archaeological analysis of the Palazzo dei Papi; 7. Renovations and restorations; Notes; Index.