Fountains of Papal Rome by Fanny Davenport Rogers MacVeagh
"Fountains of Papal Rome" by Fanny Davenport Rogers MacVeagh is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work offers a detailed exploration of the fountains in Rome, especially those constructed under the influence of the papacy, weaving together art, architecture, and urban history. Its primary focus is on the significance of Rome's fountains, their historical evolution, artistic features, and the popes, architects, and artists who contributed to their creation.
Readers interested in Roman history, architecture, and the intersection of art and civic life are likely to find this book deeply engaging. The opening of "Fountains of Papal Rome" sets the stage by praising the ubiquity and beauty of Rome’s fountains, drawing parallels between the city’s identity and its waterworks. The introduction underscores the enduring allure of Rome, both as a spiritual center and a cultural touchstone, and positions its fountains as essential to the city’s character and history. Subsequent chapters present in-depth narratives of notable fountains, beginning with St. Peter’s, and recount the construction, destruction, and artistic transformation of these monuments through various papal reigns. Early sections blend vivid artistic descriptions, historical anecdotes, and stories of the architects and popes who shaped the city’s fountains, introducing readers to both the grandeur of these works and the vibrant, sometimes tumultuous, history in which they were created. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | MacVeagh, Fanny Davenport Rogers, 1859-1948 |
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| Illustrator | Ruzicka, Rudolph, 1883-1978 |
| LoC No. | 15025228 |
| Title | Fountains of Papal Rome |
| Original Publication | New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1915. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DG: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Italy, Vatican City, Malta |
| Subject | Fountains -- Italy -- Rome |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75707 |
| Release Date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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