The Monastery Of San Marco (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428661882)

The Monastery of San Marco is a book written by G. S. Godkin that provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the famous San Marco monastery in Florence, Italy. The book covers the history of the monastery from its founding in the 14th century to its eventual decline and closure in the 19th century. It also offers insights into the daily life of the monks who lived there, as well as the art and architecture of the monastery, which includes works by Fra Angelico and other prominent Renaissance artists. The book is richly illustrated with photographs and illustrations, making it an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Florence and the Renaissance. Overall, The Monastery of San Marco is a fascinating and informative read that provides a unique glimpse into the world of one of Italy's most important religious and cultural institutions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: G. S. Godkin
ISBN-10: 1428661883
ISBN-13: 9781428661882
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2006
Pages: 92
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d