Duomo di Modena (Tesori d'Arte Cristiana Vol. 1 Part 17)
Bologna: Officine grafiche Poligrafici il Resto del Carlino, 1966. First edition. Softcover. Small folio. (1) 449-476pp. Black and blue photo-illustrated wrappers with blue lettering on front cover. This is part 17 of the first volume of the Tesori d'arte Cristiana (Treasures of Christian Art) series. Volume 1 of the series deals with Romanesque architecture and is divided into 20 parts. This part focusses on the magnificent Modena Cathedral, built in 1184. The publication serves as a splendid photographic survey of the cathedral, showcasing the architecture, stone carvings and art work in the cathedral. Profusely illustrated throughout with high quality color photos, an architectural floor plan of the church, and accompanied with informative text in Italian. Wrappers with some light creasing to corners of front and back covers, as well as along spine. Some light rubbing along spine and front cover, with some minor bumping to corners. Wrappers in overall good+, interior in very good condition. g+ to vg. Item #40658
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